This pitch has been an exhibition for Test cricket. It had something in it for everyone. The pacers got good purchase if they bent their backs, the batsmen could score runs and the spinners came into play as well. On that note, it is time to sign off. Do join us for the second and final Test starting from the 25th at the P Sara stadium in Colombo. For now, cheers and bye..

Herath: I enjoy bowling here, I have done well here in the last two years. I just wanted to stick to the basics and I was rewarded for that.

Herath is the MoM for his 11/112

Mahela: Herath has taken over the responsibility of the bowlling unit. He is the leader of the pack, he has had a great time over the last two years. The Test was very competitive for the first two days. Kulasekara got us the big wickets early today. I love to bat over here, it is a great venue and I enjoy batting here. Dilshan will walk straight back into the side, but it was good for the youngster, Karunaratne. We need to give them more chances for them to learn about the game better.

Taylor: We need to learn as fast as possible before the next match. I thought we played Randiv well but need to plan against Herath. We just came off the ODI series, no excuses about not having a practice match. I thought our new ball bowlers bowled exceptionally well. The partnership between Mathews and Mahela took the game away from us. We may make some changes for the next Test, we will sit down and analyse.

Not much to worry about in the Lankan camp. They did have some trouble early on when they were reduced to 50/5, but then bounced back in superb fashion. The batting unit looks solid while the bowlers stuck to their task.

New Zealand will be disappointed with their efforts. Their batting failed miserably on both occassions and let their bowlers down very badly. Only McCullum and Flynn got past fifties in the match, something that the team management will not be pleased about. The team's losing streak continues. They lost in the West Indies and India and they have made a losing start here again.

A good stand between the two openers finishes off the job. But the work was done early in the day by the bowlers, particularly Rangana Herath who set up this win withing three days.

18.3

Doug Bracewell to Karunaratne, FOUR, SL win!, short and angling down the leg, Karunaratne rolls his wrists and pulls it very fine, beats the despairing dive from McCullum near the ropes. SL win by 10 wickets

18.2

Doug Bracewell to Karunaratne, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, left alone

18.1

Doug Bracewell to Karunaratne, FOUR, fine shot! This was short and just outside off, Karunaratne gets on top of the bounce, rolls his wrists around it and pulls it in the gap between the two men in the deep. SL need just 4 more runs to win

17.6

Williamson to Karunaratne, 1 run, flighted on the pads, worked wide of mid-wicket for a single

17.5

Williamson to Karunaratne, 2 runs, fifty for Karunaratne, his maiden Test fifty on his debut, this after bagging a duck in his debut innings, clips one wide of mid-wicket for a couple. The entire dressing room is up and happy for the youngster

17.4

Williamson to Karunaratne, no run, tossed up on off, Karunaratne gets forward in defence

17.3

Williamson to Karunaratne, 2 runs, nicely done by Karunaratne, skips down the track, takes it on the full and whips it wide of mid-wicket, the fielder in the deep does well to limit them to a couple

17.2

Williamson to Paranavitana, 1 run, Williamson gives this one more air, pushed towards mid-on for a single

17.1

Williamson to Paranavitana, no run, flighted and on the pads, Paranavitana gets back in defence

Kane Williamson, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

16.6

Doug Bracewell to Karunaratne, no run, another bouncer that Karunaratne ducks easily under

16.5

Doug Bracewell to Karunaratne, no run, good short bumper from Bracewell, just outside off, Karunaratne looks to pull and misses

16.4

Doug Bracewell to Paranavitana, 1 run, full and outside off, Paranavitana drives it wide of mid-off for a quick single

16.3

Doug Bracewell to Paranavitana, FOUR, short, wide, four. That has been the story of Bracewell's bowling in this match, easy pickings for Paranavitana as he cuts it up and over point for a boundary

16.2

Doug Bracewell to Paranavitana, no run, full and wide outside off, the sucker ball from Bracewell, Paranavitana throws his bat at that and misses

16.1

Doug Bracewell to Paranavitana, no run, Bracewell comes from round the wicket and gets it to hold its line, left alone

15.6

Jeetan Patel to Paranavitana, 3 runs, good use of the feet from Paranavitana, shimmies down the track and clips it neatly past mid-wicket, long chase for the man out there, the batsmen take an easy three

15.5

Jeetan Patel to Karunaratne, 1 run, quicker and on off, Karunaratne pushes at that, gets a thick inside edge behind square for a single

15.4

Jeetan Patel to Karunaratne, no run, pushed through by Patel, punched to long on for a single

15.3

Jeetan Patel to Paranavitana, 1 run, flatter and outside off, Paranavitana cuts it square on the off-side for a single

15.2

Jeetan Patel to Paranavitana, FOUR, fab shot, gets down on one knee, picks the length very quickly and slog sweeps it over mid-wicket for a boundary

15.1

Jeetan Patel to Paranavitana, no run, tossed up from round the wicket, Paranavitana gets across in defence

14.6

Doug Bracewell to Karunaratne, no run, short of a length and outside off, Karunaratne defends it towards the off-side

14.5

Doug Bracewell to Karunaratne, FOUR, poor ball from Bracewell, short and down the leg, Karunaratne helps it along to the fine leg fence, he is now just a stroke away from his fifty

14.4

Doug Bracewell to Karunaratne, 2 runs, Bracewell drifts this one on the hips, nudged wide of mid-wicket for a brace

14.3

Doug Bracewell to Karunaratne, no run, full and outside off, Karunaratne mistimes a drive towards mid-off

14.2

Doug Bracewell to Karunaratne, no run, short of a length and outside off, pushed towards cover

14.1

Doug Bracewell to Karunaratne, no run, loud shout for LBW, but the ball seemed to pitch outside leg and Karunaratne managed a thick insid edge as well, the umpire is not convinced with the query

Doug Bracewell [3.0-0-16-0] is back into the attack

13.6

Jeetan Patel to Paranavitana, no run, Patel gives this one more air, Paranavitana gets across and dead bats it

13.5

Jeetan Patel to Paranavitana, no run, flighted and outside off, Paranavitana gets his bat in front of the pads in defence

13.4

Jeetan Patel to Paranavitana, no run, tossed up on off, Paranavitana pushes it towards the onside

13.3

Jeetan Patel to Paranavitana, no run, turn for Patel, pitches on off and spins away, Paranavitana gets forward in defence and is beaten

13.2

Jeetan Patel to Karunaratne, 1 run, tossed up on off, Karunaratne nudges it wide of mid-on for a single

13.1

Jeetan Patel to Karunaratne, no run, tossed up on off, Karunaratne gets back in defence

Drinks are on the field now

12.6

Franklin to Karunaratne, 1 run, straight as an arrow from Franklin, too easy for Karunaratne as he tucks it behind square for a single

12.5

Franklin to Paranavitana, 1 run, Franklin drifts this one middle, turned wide of mid-wicket for a single

12.4

Franklin to Paranavitana, no run, full and outside off, Paranavitana pushes at that, gets a thick edge that travels low and on a bounce to 2nd slip

12.3

Franklin to Paranavitana, no run, full and slanting into Paranavitana, he gets across in defence

12.2

Franklin to Paranavitana, no run, on a good length just around off and holding its line, Paranavitana defends it solidly

12.1

Franklin to Karunaratne, 1 run, short and on off, did not bounce as expected, Karunaratne crouches and pulls it behind square for a single

Jeetan Patel to Paranavitana, no run, tossed up on off, Paranavitana gets well forward in defence

11.4

Jeetan Patel to Paranavitana, no run, flatter and angling down leg, Paranavitana looks to flick and misses

11.3

Jeetan Patel to Paranavitana, no run, tossed up on off, pushed back to the bowler

11.2

Jeetan Patel to Paranavitana, no run, flighted and on middle, Paranavitana gets his bat in front of the pads and defends

11.1

Jeetan Patel to Paranavitana, no run, tossed up on middle, Paranavitana gets forward and blocks

10.6

Franklin to Karunaratne, no run, on a length around middle and angling down leg, Karunaratne looks to flick and misses, gets struck high on the pads

10.5

Franklin to Karunaratne, no run, good length and on off, Karunaratne gets across and defends it

10.4

Franklin to Karunaratne, no run, full ball on off, Karunaratne gets across and defends it solidly

10.3

Franklin to Karunaratne, FOUR, width from Franklin, Karunaratne throws his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that flies wide of gully for a boundary

10.2

Franklin to Karunaratne, no run, full and slanting back in, Karunaratne gets across and drives it to mid-on

10.1

Franklin to Karunaratne, no run, short of a length and on off, Karunaratne gets across in defence

9.6

Jeetan Patel to Paranavitana, SIX, Paranavitana wants to finish this one in a hurry, shimmies down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and lifts it effortlessly over long on for the first maximum of the innings

9.5

Jeetan Patel to Paranavitana, no run, tossed up and on off, Paranavitana gets forward in defence

9.4

Jeetan Patel to Paranavitana, FOUR, Patel drops this one very short and outside off, Paranavitana rocks back and cuts it square on the off-side, no one in the deep, 1st boundary for Paranavitana

9.3

Jeetan Patel to Paranavitana, no run, loopy and just outside off, Paranavitana prods across and blocks

9.2

Jeetan Patel to Paranavitana, no run, flighted and just outside off, Paranavitana gets forward in defence

9.1

Jeetan Patel to Paranavitana, no run, tossed up outside off, Paranavitana gets well forward in defence

8.6

Franklin to Karunaratne, no run, short of a length and just outside off, punched towards extra cover

8.5

Franklin to Karunaratne, no run, full and swinging back in, Karunaratne gets across and drives it to mid-on

8.4

Franklin to Karunaratne, no run, short of a length and just outside off, defended towards point

8.3

Franklin to Karunaratne, FOUR, back to back boundaries for Karunaratne, length ball on the pads, Karunaratne gets across and tucks it in the gap past mid-wicket. Nicol gives the chase, but the ball runs away past him and over the ropes

8.2

Franklin to Karunaratne, FOUR, cracking shot. You can't bowl short at this pace, Karunaratne rocks back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary. He is looking very confident now

8.1

Franklin to Karunaratne, no run, Franklin's first ball is well outside leg, Karunaratne is happy to let it go

James Franklin, left-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

7.6

Jeetan Patel to Karunaratne, 1 run, Jeetan Patel drifts this one on the pads, nudged wide of short fine for a single

7.5

Jeetan Patel to Karunaratne, no run, pushed through on off, Karunaratne gets across in defence

7.4

Jeetan Patel to Karunaratne, no run, Jeetan Patel gives this one plenty of air, Karunaratne lunges forward in defence

7.3

Jeetan Patel to Karunaratne, no run, flatter and on the pads, flicked straight to the fielder at short leg

7.2

Jeetan Patel to Paranavitana, 1 run, pushed through on off, Paranavitana leans forward and gets an inside edge behind square for a single

7.1

Jeetan Patel to Paranavitana, no run, Jeetan Patel tosses his first ball well down the leg, Paranavitana looks to help it along and misses

Jeetan Patel, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

6.6

Boult to Karunaratne, no run, short and angling down the leg, Karunaratne looks to help it on its way and misses

6.5

Boult to Karunaratne, 2 runs, full ball on off and holding its line, Karunaratne gets forward and pushes it in the gap past cover, an easy brace for the batsman

6.4

Boult to Karunaratne, no run, this is superb bowling from Boult, he lures Karunaratne into the drive away from his body with one that nipped away, Karunaratne went chasing after that and is beaten

6.3

Boult to Karunaratne, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, Karunaratne has a frail at that and misses

6.2

Boult to Karunaratne, FOUR, fab shot! Karunaratne gets on top of the bounce and cuts it in front of square, no one in the deep, the ball races away to the fence in a hurry

6.1

Boult to Karunaratne, no run, short of a length and holding its line, lovely bowling from Boult, Karunaratne pushes at that and misses

5.6

Doug Bracewell to Karunaratne, 1 run, on a length around middle, worked wide of mid-wicket for a single

5.6

Doug Bracewell to Karunaratne, wide, Bracewell bangs this one extremely short and way over Karunaratne, he ducks under it and lets it go, wide signalled

5.5

Doug Bracewell to Karunaratne, 2 runs, short and outside off, Karunaratne rocks back and pulls it over mid-wicket, did not time it all that well, the ball lobs over mid-wicket and the batsmen take two

5.4

Doug Bracewell to Paranavitana, 1 run, too straight from Doug Bracewell, Paranavitana tucks it behind square for a single

5.3

Doug Bracewell to Paranavitana, no run, good length delivery on off, Paranavitana gets across and defends it solidly

5.2

Doug Bracewell to Karunaratne, 1 run, on a length and just outside off, Karunaratne dabs it towards the slip cordon, McCullum has a shy at the stumps and nails them, ends up conceding an extra run

5.1

Doug Bracewell to Karunaratne, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Karunaratne pushes it towards mid-off

Boult to Paranavitana, no run, Boult shortens his length on off, Paranavitana gets across and defends it towards point

4.4

Boult to Paranavitana, no run, on a length around off, Paranavitana gets across and defends it

4.3

Boult to Paranavitana, no run, Boult unleashes another bouncer, Paranavitana sways away from the line and lets it go

4.3

Boult to Paranavitana, wide, Boult bangs one very short, the ball goes sailing over the head of Paranavitana, wide called

4.2

Boult to Paranavitana, 2 runs, full and on the pads, Paranavitana clips it away behind square for a brace

4.1

Boult to Paranavitana, no run, short of a length ball on off, Paranavitana gets across in defence

3.6

Doug Bracewell to Karunaratne, FOUR, lovely shot! Doug Bracewell spoils a good over by drifting one on the pads, Karunaratne gets across and clips it in the gap between mid-wicket and mid-on, no need to run for those, that should give him plenty of confidence

3.5

Doug Bracewell to Karunaratne, no run, on a length around off, Karunaratne gets across and defends it solidly

3.4

Doug Bracewell to Paranavitana, 1 run, full and just outside off, Paranavitana drops it in front of mid-off and calls for a quick single, easily done in the end

3.3

Doug Bracewell to Paranavitana, no run, short of a length and on off, Paranavitana jabs it towards cover point

Tim Southee is not on the field

3.2

Doug Bracewell to Paranavitana, no run, short of a length and on off, Paranavitana gets across and blocks

3.1

Doug Bracewell to Paranavitana, no run, short of a length delivery outside off and angling away, Paranavitana has a poke at that and misses

2.6

Boult to Karunaratne, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and angling away, left alone

2.5

Boult to Karunaratne, 2 runs, Boult drifts one on the pads, tucked behind square where the man in the deep makes a sprawling stop, keeps the batsmen down to a couple

2.4

Boult to Karunaratne, FOUR, edged and four, no luck for Boult, finds the edge with one that nips away slightly, Karunaratne pushes at that, the edge flies in the gap between slips and gully

2.3

Boult to Karunaratne, no run, on a length just outside off and holding its line, Karunaratne prods forward in defence

2.2

Boult to Karunaratne, no run, edged! This was pitched up and just outside off, held its line, Karunaratne pokes at that, gets a thick edge that does not carry to Taylor at 1st slip

2.1

Boult to Karunaratne, no run, short of a length delivery on the hips, Karunaratne looks to flick and misses, the ball rolls towards square leg

1.6

Doug Bracewell to Karunaratne, 1 run, on a length outside off and angling away, Karunaratne nudges it wide of mid-off for a quick single

1.5

Doug Bracewell to Paranavitana, 1 run, Paranavitana is off the pair as well, gets across to a length ball and gets a thick inside edge towards square leg for a single

1.4

Doug Bracewell to Karunaratne, 1 run, short of a length and outside off, Karunaratne mistimes his cut but gets it wide of cover for a single

1.3

Doug Bracewell to Karunaratne, no run, this is good stuff from Bracewell, gets it to hold its line after pitching just outside off, Karunaratne pokes at that and misses

1.2

Doug Bracewell to Karunaratne, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Karunaratne pushes at that and misses, the ball goes whizzing past the outside edge

1.1

Doug Bracewell to Karunaratne, 2 runs, Karunaratne is off the pair, this was a short of length ball outside off, Karunaratne plays with an open face and gets it wide of cover point for a couple

Doug Bracewell, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

0.6

Boult to Paranavitana, no run, Boult is yet to get his radar right, drifts this one well outside off and gets it to shape away, left alone

0.5

Boult to Paranavitana, no run, on a good length outside off and shaping away, left alone

0.4

Boult to Paranavitana, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, left alone

0.3

Boult to Paranavitana, no run, Boult strays this one down the leg, Paranavitana looks to flick and misses

0.2

Boult to Paranavitana, no run, excellent take from Wyk, this was full and angling away well outside leg, Wyk dives acrobatically and saves four runs against his name

0.1

Boult to Paranavitana, no run, on a length just outside off and seaming away a fraction, Paranavitana defends it towards the slip cordon

Paranavitana and Karunaratne are at the crease. Paranavitana is on strike. Boult will open the attack

The openers are out in the middle. Both batsmen are on pairs

Sri Lanka need 93 runs to win the 1st Test. Herath has been the star performer. His figures read an impressive 11/102 making it the best ever figures by a Sri Lankan bowler against New Zealand. It should not be a difficult chase, unless the Kiwi pacers conjure any miracles. Join us in a short while

44.1

Randiv to Boult, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! edged and gone! That is the end of the innings as well, this was drifted on off, Boult was playing for the spin, gets a thick outside edge that is well held by Mahela at 1st slip moving to his left. Herath leads the Lankan players off the ground. Boult c Mahela Jayawardene b Randiv 13(18) [6s-2]

Randiv to Boult, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

43.6

Herath to van Wyk, no run, Herath gives this one plenty of air, Wyk gets forward in defence

43.5

Herath to van Wyk, no run, tossed up on the pads, Wyk nurdles it round the corner

43.4

Herath to van Wyk, no run, short and outside off, Wyk chops it down towards backward point

43.3

Herath to van Wyk, no run, tossed up on off and spinning away, Wyk goes back and blocks

43.2

Herath to van Wyk, 2 runs, full ball on off, Wyk bends his knees and sweeps it past square leg for a brace

43.2

Herath to van Wyk, 2 runs, full ball on off, Wyk bends his knees and sweeps it past square leg for a brace

43.1

Herath to van Wyk, no run, flighted and on middle, Wyk gets well forward in defence

42.6

Randiv to Boult, no run, tossed up on middle, Boult gets well forward and blocks

42.5

Randiv to Boult, SIX, this is massive! Randiv came from round the wicket and drifts this one on middle, Boult shimmies down, sets himself up and sends it soaring deep into the stands at mid-wicket

42.4

Randiv to Boult, SIX, nicely struck by Boult, goes down on his knees, fetches this one from well outside off and slog sweeps it over wide deep mid-wicket for a maximum

42.3

Randiv to Boult, no run, pushed through on off and spinning back in, Boult gets across in defence

42.2

Randiv to Boult, no run, flatter and on the pads, Boult gets back in defence

42.1

Randiv to van Wyk, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Wyk gets across and sweeps it to deep square leg for a single

41.6

Herath to Boult, no run, flatter and outside off, Boult gets back in defence

41.5

Herath to Boult, no run, Herath gives this one more and on off, Boult gets forward in defence

41.4

Herath to Boult, no run, Herath flights this one on off, Boult gets forward and blocks

41.3

Herath to Boult, no run, tossed up on off, defended back towards the bowler

41.2

Herath to Boult, no run, Herath slows this one and gets it to drift across Boult, he went for a big swish and misses

41.1

Herath to Boult, no run, pushed through flatter on middle and spinning across, Boult defends it

40.6

Randiv to van Wyk, no run, tossed up on middle, Wyk pushes it towards the onside

40.5

Randiv to van Wyk, no run, flighted on off and spinning back in, Wyk gets across in defence

40.5

Randiv to van Wyk, no run, flighted on off and spinning back in, Wyk gets across in defence

40.4

Randiv to van Wyk, no run, tossed up outside off and holding its line, padded away by Wyk

40.4

Randiv to van Wyk, no run, tossed up outside off and holding its line, padded away by Wyk

40.3

Randiv to Boult, 1 run, loopy from Randiv, nudged in front of square on the onside for a single

40.2

Randiv to Boult, no run, Randiv gives this one more air, Boult gets well forward in defence

40.1

Randiv to Boult, no run, tossed up on off and spinning back in, Boult turns it towards the onside

39.6

Herath to van Wyk, no run, flighted and on middle, Wyk gets forward in defence

39.5

Herath to van Wyk, no run, flatter and sliding straight on, the arm ball from Herath, Wyk chops it towards point

39.4

Herath to van Wyk, FOUR, too short from Herath, Wyk waits on it and cuts it past point, beats the man out in the deep

39.3

Herath to van Wyk, no run, flatter and on the pads, nudged towards short fine

39.2

Herath to van Wyk, no run, full and on middle, Wyk sweeps it straight at square leg

39.1

Herath to van Wyk, no run, tossed up on off, Wyk gets well forward in defence

38.6

Randiv to Boult, no run, Randiv gives this one more air, defended solidly by Boult

38.5

Randiv to van Wyk, 1 run, flighted and outside off, pushed wide of cover for a single

38.4

Randiv to van Wyk, no run, tossed up on off, Wyk gets across in defence

38.3

Randiv to van Wyk, no run, Wyk pushes one back towards the bowler and sets off for a quick single, sent back by Boult

38.2

Randiv to van Wyk, no run, flighted and on off, Wyk gets well forward and blocks

38.1

Randiv to van Wyk, no run, tossed up on off, Wyk gets across in defence

37.6

Herath to Boult, no run, flighted on off, Boult gets well forward in defence

37.5

Herath to Boult, no run, tossed up on off and spinning away, left alone

Trent Boult, right handed bat, comes to the crease

37.4

Herath to Jeetan Patel, out Caught by Karunaratne!! This dismissal just sums up New Zealand's day. This was short and on the pads, Patel flicked it in the air towards short leg. Karunaratne can't manage to hold onto the catch, the ball ends up getting stuck in between his legs, freak dismisal number three in this innings. Jeetan Patel c Karunaratne b Herath 0(1)

Herath to Jeetan Patel, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

37.3

Herath to van Wyk, 1 run, full and on the pads, swept behind square for a single

37.2

Herath to van Wyk, no run

37.1

Herath to van Wyk, no run, flighted on the leg stump line, Wyk defends it off his pads

Jeetan Patel, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Welcome back..

That is also lunch on Day 3. The ball spun, bounced, drifted and New Zealand had no answers to it. Herath picked up yet another fifer, throw in a couple of freak dismissals and New Zealand find themselevs down and out. They are effectively 70/8 and a three day finish looks likely. Join us in 35 minutes time.

36.6

Randiv to Southee, out Stumped!! Another unlucky dismissal, New Zealand do not seem to enjoy any luck so far. This was a freak dismissal, well flighted on off, Southee looks to work it towards the onside, misses and is struck on the pads. The momemtum takes him out of the crease even as the ball dribbles away towards the keeper. Prasanna picks up the ball and whips the bails off with Southee struggling to make his way back. Southee st Prasanna Jayawardene b Randiv 16(14) [4s-2 6s-1]

Randiv to Southee, THATS OUT!! Stumped!!

36.5

Randiv to Southee, FOUR, more runs for Southee, Randiv comes from round the wicket and drifts this one on the pads, swept away behind square for another boundary

36.4

Randiv to Southee, no run, tossed up outside off and spinning back in, Southee makes room by backing away and cuts it to cover

36.3

Randiv to Southee, FOUR, handy runs for Southee, this was short and outside off, Southee rocks back, gets a thick outside edge that flies past short third man for a boundary

36.2

Randiv to Southee, no run, Randiv pushed this one on off and gets it to hold its line, Southee prods forward in defence and misses

36.1

Randiv to Southee, no run, Randiv drops this one slightly short, Southee gets back and pushes it towards point

35.6

Herath to van Wyk, no run, lovely bit of flight from Herath, he is playing with the batsmen here, this was given plenty of air, pitches on middle, ducks Wyk forward before spinning away viciously

35.5

Herath to van Wyk, no run, pushed through by Herath, Wyk lunges forward in defence

35.4

Herath to van Wyk, no run, Herath flights this one on middle, Wyk gets well forward in defence

35.3

Herath to van Wyk, no run, flighted and on middle, Wyk gets forward and blocks

35.2

Herath to van Wyk, no run, tossed up on off, Wyk gets well forward in defence

35.1

Herath to Southee, 1 run, full and on off, Southee drills it to the right of cover who makes a partial stop

34.6

Randiv to Southee, 1 run, tossed up outside off and spinning back in, Southee will keep the single by nudging it square on the off-side for a single

34.5

Randiv to Southee, no run, flighted and on middle, Southee pushes it back towards the bowler

34.4

Randiv to Southee, SIX, Southee will not keep on defending, this was nicely tossed up on off, Southee gets forward, reaches to the pitch of the ball and lofts it over long on for a maximum

34.3

Randiv to Southee, no run, tossed up on off, Southee gets forward and defends it with hard hands

34.2

Randiv to van Wyk, 1 run, flighted on off, Wyk gets across and sweeps it behind square for a single

34.1

Randiv to van Wyk, no run, tossed up on off, Wyk gets forward in defence

33.6

Herath to Southee, no run, flighted and on off, pushed back to the bowler

33.5

Herath to Southee, no run, tossed up on off, Southee gets forward in defence

33.4

Herath to Southee, no run, two slips and a FSL watch as Herath drifts on the pads, Southee gets back in defence

Tim Southee, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Herath is on a hat-trick

33.3

Herath to Doug Bracewell, out Lbw!! That is plumb. Bracewell had no idea, this was drifted in faster and quicker from Herath, stays a tad low as well. Bracewell was caught in his crease, the ball strikes the pad low down on the middle and leg, was going on to crash into the stumps. Second 5 wicket haul for Herath in the match, makes it 10 for the match. Doug Bracewell lbw b Herath 0(1)

Herath to Doug Bracewell, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Doug Bracewell, right handed bat, comes to the crease

33.2

Herath to Flynn, out Bowled!! Is this the end for NZ? Lovely piece of bowling from Herath, tosses this one on the rough outside the off-stump and gets it to spin back in sharply. Flynn was initially playing forward, looks to counter the turn by going back, opens up a big gap between bat and pad in the process, the ball sneaks in and disturbs the furniture. Flynn b Herath 20(60) [4s-1]

Herath to Flynn, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

33.1

Herath to Flynn, no run, flighted and on off, Flynn goes back in defence

32.6

Randiv to van Wyk, no run, Randiv gives this one more air, Wyk gets across and mistimes the sweep to leg slip

32.5

Randiv to van Wyk, no run, this ons spins back a long way, Wyk pushes at that and gets a slight inside edge onto the glove, drops short of the keeper

32.4

Randiv to van Wyk, no run, flatter and on the pads, Wyk turns it towards the onside

32.3

Randiv to van Wyk, no run, the slider from Randiv, goes straight on after pitching, Wyk plays inside the line and misses

32.2

Randiv to Flynn, 1 run, Randiv drops this one short, Flynn rocks back and cuts it square on the off-side for a single

32.1

Randiv to Flynn, no run, tossed up on off, Flynn gets forward in defence

31.6

Herath to Flynn, 1 run, Herath bowls this one flatter and on the pads, worked behind square for a single

31.5

Herath to Flynn, no run, flatter and on the pads, nudged towards backward short leg

31.4

Herath to Flynn, FOUR, lovely shot, Herath gave this one plenty of air, Flynn gets forward and drives it beautifully past mid-wicket, splits the gap between the two men in the deep to perfection, a much needed boundary for the Kiwis

31.3

Herath to Flynn, no run, tossed up on middle, Flynn gets back in defence

31.2

Herath to Flynn, no run, pushed through outside off and holding its line, left alone

31.1

Herath to van Wyk, 1 run, tossed up on off, punched towards sweeper cover for a single

30.6

Randiv to Flynn, no run, flatter and on the pads, turned straight to short leg

30.5

Randiv to Flynn, no run, tossed up on off, Flynn gets well forward in defence

30.4

Randiv to Flynn, no run, flighted delivery outside off and spinning away, left alone

30.3

Randiv to van Wyk, 1 run, full and outside off, Wyk brings out his fvourite sweep shot and gets it square on the onside for a single

30.2

Randiv to van Wyk, no run, tossed up outside off and spinning back in, Wyk covers for the spin and lets it go

30.1

Randiv to van Wyk, no run, flighted and on off, Wyk gets forward in defence

29.6

Herath to van Wyk, 1 run, tossed up on the pads, nudged behind square for a single

29.5

Herath to van Wyk, no run, short and shaping away, Wyk looks to cut and misses

29.4

Herath to van Wyk, no run, flighted and on off, Wyk presses forward in defence

Kruger van Wyk, right handed bat, comes to the crease

29.3

Herath to Franklin, out Stumped!! A huge slice of luck for Prasanna and Sri Lanka, that is the way this game goes, Franklin was looking to be positive, gives the charge to a well flighted delivery, Herath followed him slightly, Franklin ends up playing all around it and misses. The keeper misses the ball but fotunately for him, it ricochets off him and drops down on the stumps removing a bail in the process. Franklin was miles outside the crease and did not have a chance to make his ground. Infact the ball sneaked through between the legs of Franklin, could not have been more unlucky. Franklin st Prasanna Jayawardene b Herath 2(7)

Herath to Franklin, THATS OUT!! Stumped!!

The 3rd umpire has been called for, Franklin looks to be in trouble. He is OUT

29.2

Herath to Flynn, 1 run, flatter and on the pqads, Flynn wristily flicks it behind square for a single

29.1

Herath to Flynn, no run, pushed through by Herath, Flynn gets right back in defence

28.6

Randiv to Franklin, no run, tossed up on off, Franklin gets back and blocks

28.5

Randiv to Franklin, no run, Randiv gives this one more air, driven towards cover

28.4

Randiv to Flynn, 1 run, short and spinning away, Flynn rocks back and cuts it square on the off-side for a single

28.3

Randiv to Flynn, no run, Randiv loops this one further outside the line of off, Flynn is not interested in playing at that

28.2

Randiv to Flynn, no run, flighted outside off and spinning away, left alone

28.1

Randiv to Flynn, no run, tossed up outside off and spinning away, left alone

27.6

Herath to Franklin, no run, loud shout for LBW, Franklin gets a good stride forward as he looked to defend, gets struck in front of middle, the stride might have just saved him, the ball had a lot of distance to cover

27.5

Herath to Flynn, 1 run, Herath gives this one more air, clipped in front of square on the onside for a single

27.4

Herath to Flynn, 2 runs, Herath gives this one more air, Flynn covers for the spin, whips it wide of deep mid-wicket for a brace

27.3

Herath to Flynn, no run, tossed up on off, Flynn gets forward in defence

27.2

Herath to Flynn, no run, flatter and outside off, Flynn gets across and whips it firmly to short leg

27.1

Herath to Franklin, 1 run, good use of the feet by Franklin, shimmies down the track and clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single

26.6

Randiv to Flynn, no run, more turn for Randiv, but the line is well outside the line of off, easy leave for Flynn

26.5

Randiv to Flynn, no run, flighted on off and spinning away, left alone

26.4

Randiv to Flynn, no run, spin and bounce for Randiv, tosses this one on off and gets it to spin away, Flynn does well to watch it all along and lets it go

26.3

Randiv to Flynn, no run, loopy ball outside off and spinning away, left alone

26.2

Randiv to Flynn, no run, tossed up outside off and spinning away, left alone

26.1

Randiv to Flynn, 2 runs, Randiv drops his first ball short and wide, Flynn cuts it wide of cover, gets an easy couple for his shot

Suraj Randiv [1.0-0-1-0] is back into the attack

25.6

Herath to Flynn, 1 run, flatter and on the pads, nudged behind square for a single

25.5

Herath to Flynn, no run, tossed up on off, Flynn gets forward in defence

25.4

Herath to Franklin, 1 run, flighted and on the pads, clipped towards deep mid-wicket for a single

25.3

Herath to Franklin, no run, tossed up on off, Franklin bends forward in defence

James Franklin, left handed bat, comes to the crease

A slip, leg slip, FSL and a short mid-wicket for Franklin

25.2

Herath to Ross Taylor, out Lbw!! Big blow for New Zealand. This was the straight ball from Herath, bowled with the arm, Taylor was playing for the spin, ends up playing down the wrong line, gets struck below the knee roll in front of middle. The ball was crashing into the middle stump. Easy decision for umpire Llong. NZ slump further. Ross Taylor lbw b Herath 18(32) [4s-2]

Herath to Ross Taylor, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

25.1

Herath to Ross Taylor, 2 runs, Herath strays this one on the pads, Taylor gets inside the line and clips it very fine for a couple

24.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Flynn, no run, Kula comes from round the wicket and angles it back in, worked towards mid-wicket

24.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Flynn, no run, on a length and just outside off, Flynn defends it solidly

24.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Flynn, no run, good length delivery outside off and angling away, left alone

24.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Ross Taylor, 1 run, short and just outside off, Taylor cuts it in front of point. Flynn wanted a second but Taylor sends him back, the throw is poor and Flynn makes his ground

24.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Flynn, 1 run, Nuwan Kulasekara drifts this one on the pads, clipped in front of square for a single

24.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Flynn, no run, on a length and just outside off, pushed back to the bowler

Herath to Ross Taylor, no run, pushed through by Herath, Taylor gets across and defends

23.4

Herath to Ross Taylor, no run, tossed up slower and on off, Taylor gets forward in defence

23.3

Herath to Ross Taylor, no run, flatter and outside off, Taylor looks to cut, ends up mistiming it towards point

23.2

Herath to Flynn, 1 run, tossed up on the pads, nudged behind square for a single

23.1

Herath to Flynn, no run, flighted on off, Flynn dabs it towards the off-side, Ross Taylor wanted a single but is sent back

20/2 in the first hour of play. New Zealand are finding it difficult here

Drinks are on the field now

22.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Flynn, 1 run, risky but safe! Flynn nudges it towards the onside and calls for a quick single, the fielder swoops on the ball and rips it at the bowler's end, it would have been very tight if he had made a direct hit. Flynn survives

22.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Flynn, no run, full and holding its line on off, Flynn gets behind the line and blocks

22.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Flynn, no run, Kula pitches this one full and just outside off, Flynn gets well across and defends it towards cover point

Nuwan Kulasekara to Flynn, no run, short of a length and just on off, Flynn gets across and defends it solidly

16.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Flynn, no run, Kula comes from round the wicket and angles this one back in, defended with a straight bat

Daniel Flynn, left handed bat, comes to the crease

16.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Williamson, out Caught by Prasanna Jayawardene!! Williamson has been strangled down the leg side. Unlucky dismissal for Williamson, this was full and slanting down the pads, Williamson looked to flick it behind square, gets a faint touch. Prasanna Jayawardene dives across to his left and clasps the catch with both hands. Not the kind of start New Zealand would have hoped for. Unlucky for Williamson, but he is now back in the hut. Williamson c Prasanna Jayawardene b Nuwan Kulasekara 10(35) [4s-1]

Nuwan Kulasekara to Williamson, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

16.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Williamson, no run, on a length just around off, Williamson gets across in defence

16.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Williamson, no run, pitched up and just outside off, Williamson gets forward in defence

16.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Williamson, no run, on a length just outside off and holding its line, Williamson pushes it towards the off-side

Some problem with the ball, the umpires are checking it with the hoops, they have called in for a replacement ball

15.6

Eranga to Ross Taylor, no run, full and a hint of swing back in, Taylor gets across and defends it towards the onside

15.5

Eranga to Ross Taylor, FOUR, full and outside off, Taylor went for the expansive drive, gets a thick outside edge and ends up slicing it behind point, races away to the fence in a jiffy

15.4

Eranga to Williamson, 1 run, Eranga bangs this one short, it hurries onto Williamson, he manages to roll his wrists and pulls it down towards fine leg

15.3

Eranga to Williamson, no run, Eranga shortens his length on off, pushed back towards the bowler

15.2

Eranga to Williamson, no run, short of good length outside off and holding its line, Williamson defends it solidly

15.1

Eranga to Ross Taylor, 1 run, on a length outside off and holding its line, Taylor lunges forward and pushes it wide of cover point , calls for a quick single and gets it with ease

14.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Williamson, no run, on a good length and just outside the line of off, Williamson gets forward and defends it

14.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Williamson, no run, full and outside off, Williamson gets well forward and punches it to mid-off

14.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Williamson, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, Williamson pushes forward with soft hands, gets a thick outside edge that drops short of 3rd slip

14.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Ross Taylor, 1 run, that one stopped on Taylor, he checks his drive and pushes it back towards mid-off, Sangakkara fumbles and allows a single

14.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Ross Taylor, no run, good length delivery outside off, Taylor gets well forward and defends it toards short cover

14.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Ross Taylor, FOUR, lovely shot, the firts runs of the day, classy shot from Taylor, this was full and outside off, Taylor moves across, plays with an open face and finds the gap past cover, the ball races away across the fast outfield

13.6

Eranga to Williamson, no run, nice shot from Williamson but the stumps at the non striker's end denies him any runs, presents the full face of the bat and drives it back towards the bowler

13.5

Eranga to Williamson, no run, full and angling back in, the line is well outside off though, does not make Williamson play

13.4

Eranga to Williamson, no run, Eranga shortens his length outside off and gets it to hold its line, Williamson is happy to let it sail through to the keeper

13.3

Eranga to Williamson, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, left alone

13.2

Eranga to Williamson, no run, full and a hint of swing back into Williamson, he covers for the movement and defends it towards mid-on

13.1

Eranga to Williamson, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, left alone

12.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Ross Taylor, no run, full and holding its line outside off, Taylor gets across and punches it firmly to mid-off

12.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Ross Taylor, no run, slightly fuller and just outside the line of off, Taylor gets across and defends it solidly

12.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Ross Taylor, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Taylor pushes it towards cover point

12.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Ross Taylor, no run, Kula pitches this one on off and holds its line, Taylor gets across and defends it solidly

Ross Taylor, right handed bat, comes to the crease

12.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, out Bowled!! Early strike by Kula, a loose shot from Guptill. This was pitched on a length and moves away a tad, Guptill does not cover for the swing, has a loose drive at that and misses, the ball goes on to rattle the off-stump. Just the kind of start Sri Lanka would have hoped for. Guptill b Nuwan Kulasekara 13(45) [4s-1]

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

12.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, Guptill covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

11.6

Eranga to Williamson, no run, this is fuller and outside off, looking to tempt Williamson into the drive, he resists and lets it go

11.5

Eranga to Williamson, no run, nicely bowled, Eranga comes from wide off the crease and angles this one back into Williamson, he prods at that, the ball sneaks in between the bat and pad on the way to the keeper

11.4

Eranga to Williamson, no run, full and holding its length around off, Williamson covers the line, moves forward and defends it towards the off-side

11.3

Eranga to Williamson, no run, good length delivery on off, Williamson gets well forward and defends it solidly

11.2

Eranga to Williamson, no run, fuller and on the leg stump line, Williamson moves across and defends it towards the onside

11.1

Eranga to Williamson, no run, Eranga starts with one drifting onto the pads, Williamson tucks it towards short mid-wicket

Shaminda Eranga [1.0-0-4-0] is back into the attack

10.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, full and angling away from off, left alone

10.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and angling away, Guptill pushes from his crease, the ball shapes away from the outside edge

10.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, an appeal after an afterthought from Kula, this one nips back in from off, Guptill defended it off his pads and bat, the slips were off straightaway, Kula joined them late

10.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, that one passed the outside edge, Kula gets this one to hold its line after pitching just outside off, Guptill pushes forward and misses, the ball goes past the outside edge

10.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, full and holding its line just outside off, Guptill gets forward and defends it solidly

10.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, loosener to start with, Nuwan Kulasekara pitches this one full and gets it to shape away slightly, left alone

The players are out in the middle.. Action is set to begin

Pitch Report: Some cracks have developed. The rough has increased slightly. It is still a decent batting surface, a testing one for both batsmen and the bowlers.

Hello, and welcome to Day 3 of the first Test between Sri lanka and New Zealand. The match is very well poised after two days of exciting action. On an excellent surface, Sri Lanka grabbed a slender 1st innings lead which was cancelled out by the visitors by stumps on Day 2. On apitch that is helpful for everyone, it would be safe to say that the winner of Day 3 will take complete control of the match.

An action packed day finally comes to an end and this Test is evenly poised at the moment. New Zealand bowlers toiled hard and bundled out SL for a low total after Mahela and Mathews had stitched a strong partnership for the 6th wicket. Southee and Patel took 7 wickets between them and they were ably supported by Boult. It would have been New Zealand's day today, but McCullum got out to a poor shot and after getting a good start. Day 3 promises to be an exciting one and do join us tomorrow at 10.00 AM local time....

9.6

Herath to Williamson, no run, the arm ball, which comes in with the angle, punched off the back foot towards silly point and that is stumps on day 2

9.5

Herath to Williamson, no run, floated up on off, Williamson drives it to covers

9.4

Herath to Williamson, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Williamson goes back and defends it back to the bowler

9.3

Herath to Guptill, 1 run, fullish delivery on off, Guptill drives it to mid off

9.2

Herath to Guptill, no run, quicker delivery on the stumps, Guptill goes back and defends it to the leg side

9.1

Herath to Williamson, 1 run, flatter delivery on the stumps, Williamson works it to mid wicket

8.6

Randiv to Guptill, no run, floated up on the stumps, Guptill plays it towards the leg side

8.5

Randiv to Guptill, no run, fullish delivery on off, pushed back to the bowler

8.4

Randiv to Guptill, no run, tossed up again, Guptill presses forward and defends it

8.3

Randiv to Williamson, 1 run, short and turning in, Williamson goes back and works it to backward square leg

8.2

Randiv to Williamson, no run, tossed up delivery again, Williamson gets forward and defends it towards the leg side

8.1

Randiv to Williamson, no run, turning in from outside off, well flighted also, Williamson gets forward and defends it

Suraj Randiv, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

7.6

Herath to Guptill, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Guptill gets forward and defends it towards silly point

Herath to Guptill, 1 run, fired in full on the pads, Guptill drives it to mid on

7.3

Herath to Guptill, no run, pushed through quicker and fuller, Guptill gets an inside edge towards short leg

7.2

Herath to Guptill, no run, tossed up delivery on middle, Guptill defends it back to the bowler

7.1

Herath to Guptill, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Guptill gets forward and pushes it towards point

6.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, 3 runs, keeps it full around the off stump, Guptill pushes forward and the ball goes off the outer half of the bat past the diving gully fielder to square third man

6.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, length delivery on the stumps, Guptill defends it solidly off the back foot

6.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, punched off the back foot to mid off

6.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, angling in from outside off, Guptill defends it towards the off side

6.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, angling in from outside off, Guptill defends it off the back foot

6.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, fullish delivery on off, Guptill drives it firmly to mid off

5.6

Herath to Williamson, no run, slowed it down a bit, Williamson defends it solidly on the track

5.5

Herath to Guptill, 1 run, pitched on middle and this one hurried onto him, Guptill goes back and plays it to backward square leg

5.4

Herath to Guptill, no run, fullish delivery on off, Guptill blocks it to covers

5.3

Herath to Guptill, no run, pitched outside off and turning away, Guptill defends it to the off side

5.2

Herath to Guptill, no run, fired in full on middle, Guptill plays it towards short leg

5.1

Herath to Guptill, no run, pitched on middle and turning away, Guptill defends it to the off side

4.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Williamson, no run, length delivery outside off and shaping away, Williamson pushes forward and edges it towards first slip, again it didn't carry to the fielder, the scores are level now

4.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, 1 run, angling in from outside off, Guptill works it to mid wicket, a slight fumble and they get a single

4.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Williamson, 1 run, keeps it full again, Williamson drives it to extra cover

4.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, 1 run, fullish delivery on middle, Guptill drives it to mid on

4.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Williamson, 1 run, much better line from Nuwan Kulasekara, closer to the off stump and moving away slightly, Williamson gets forward and edges it towards the keeper, luckily it didn't carry to him

4.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Williamson, FOUR, Kane gets off a pair with a boundary, very poor fielding from Eranga, it was full and on off, Williamson punches it towards mid off, where Eranga lets it straight through his legs

3.6

Herath to Guptill, no run, pitched outside off and turning away sharply, Guptill was drawn forward, but the ball spins past the outside edge

Kane Williamson, right handed bat, comes to the crease

3.5

Herath to Brendon McCullum, out Caught by Nuwan Kulasekara!! He's played one shot too many here, another shortish delivery on the stumps, McCullum goes back to pull, but mistimes it miles up in the air towards deep midwicket, where Kula runs in and takes an easy catch, Herath has struck immediately and once again Baz fails to make an impact. Brendon McCullum c Nuwan Kulasekara b Herath 13(10) [4s-1 6s-1]

Herath to Brendon McCullum, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

3.4

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, pitched on off and turning away, McCullum stays back and defends it

3.3

Herath to Brendon McCullum, SIX, slightly shorter on the stumps, McCullum picks the length early, rocks back and pulls it way into the stands over deep mid wicket for a maximum

3.2

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, McCullum plunges forward and defends it

3.1

Herath to Brendon McCullum, 2 runs, flatter and shorter on the stumps, McCullum goes back and whips it to mid wicket

Rangana Herath, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

2.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, length delivery just outside off and straightening, Guptill withdraws his bat out of the way at the last minute

2.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, sliding into the pads, McCullum works it away to fine leg

2.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Brendon McCullum, no run, angling into the pads, Brendon McCullum works it to square leg

2.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Brendon McCullum, no run, angling in from outside off, McCullum comes on the frontfoot and blocks it

2.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Brendon McCullum, no run, fullish delivery on off, McCullum pushes it to point

2.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Brendon McCullum, FOUR, overpitched and he's dispatched it with ease, McCullum gets to the pitch of the ball and creams it all along the ground to long off

1.6

Eranga to Guptill, no run, keeps it full on off, driven firmly off the front foot to mid off

1.5

Eranga to Guptill, no run, full and angling in, Guptill gets forward and blocks it towards covers

1.4

Eranga to Guptill, no run, fullish delivery on off, Guptill drives it back to the bowler

1.3

Eranga to Guptill, no run, back of the length delivery outside off, Guptill leaves it

1.2

Eranga to Guptill, FOUR, good length delivery on the off stump, Guptill drives with the full face of the bat to long off for a boundary

1.1

Eranga to Guptill, no run, Eranga starts off with a wide delivery down the leg side

Shaminda Eranga, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

0.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, 1 run, back of length delivery on the stumps, Guptill drives it to cover point

0.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, good length on the stumps, Guptill drives it mid off

0.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, again short of the good length delivery, nipping in, Guptill inside edges it to point

0.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, pitched up on the off stump, Guptill drives it to mid off

0.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, short of good length Guptill leaves it

0.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, good length outside off, Guptill has go at it and misses

Guptill and Brendon McCullum are at the crease. Guptill is on strike. Nuwan Kulasekara will open the attack

Welcome back. Guptill will face Kulasekara

Excellent bowling performance from NZ has resulted in bowling out SL cheaply. SL lead by 26 runs and their bowlers will have to work hard to bundle out the Kiwis cheaply again. Do join us in about 10 minutes.....

80.2

Boult to Eranga, out Caught by Doug Bracewell!! It's all over, pitched up delivery on off, Eranga wanted to go over the top, but mis-hits it straight to Bracewell at mid on. Eranga c Doug Bracewell b Boult 4(10) [4s-1]

Boult to Eranga, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

80.1

Boult to Eranga, no run, fullish delivery outside off and angling in, Eranga goes for an expansive drive and misses it

The second new ball is available now and the amount the swing NZ seamers got will prompt them to take it immediately. Infact new ball has been taken.

79.6

Jeetan Patel to Herath, no run, pitched outside off and turning away, Herath defends it to the off side

79.5

Jeetan Patel to Herath, no run, the top spinner on the stumps, Herath blocks it off the front foot

Jeetan Patel to Herath, no run, pushed through quicker on the stumps, Herath blocks it off the front foot

79.2

Jeetan Patel to Herath, no run, tossed up delivery outside off, Herath defends it to the off side

79.1

Jeetan Patel to Herath, no run, tossed up delivery down the leg side, Herath misses it completely

78.6

Boult to Eranga, no run, back of a length and angling in, Eranga works it to the leg side

78.5

Boult to Eranga, no run, length delivery angling down the leg side from round the wicket, Eranga plays and misses it

78.4

Boult to Eranga, no run, length delivery outside off and angling across, Eranga leaves it alone

78.3

Boult to Eranga, FOUR, back of a length delivery just outside off and angling across, Eranga waits on the back foot and cuts it away to square third man

78.2

Boult to Eranga, no run, shortish delivery outside off, Eranga stays back and defends it

78.1

Boult to Herath, 1 run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Herath works it to short mid wicket and sets off for a quick single, a direct hit at the bowler's end would have been curtains for Herath

Trent Boult [15.0-3-41-1] is back into the attack

77.6

Jeetan Patel to Eranga, no run

77.5

Jeetan Patel to Eranga, no run

77.4

Jeetan Patel to Eranga, no run, turning in from outside off, Eranga defends it to the leg side

Shaminda Eranga, right handed bat, comes to the crease

77.3

Jeetan Patel to Nuwan Kulasekara, out Caught&Bowled!! A tame dismissal in the end, tossed up delivery on off, Kulasekara gets forward and drives it uppishly straight into the hands of the bowler, Jeetan Patel will not get an easier catch than this in his career. Nuwan Kulasekara c and b Jeetan Patel 8(31) [4s-1]

Jeetan Patel to Nuwan Kulasekara, THATS OUT!! Caught&Bowled!!

77.2

Jeetan Patel to Nuwan Kulasekara, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Kulasekara defends it to the off side

77.1

Jeetan Patel to Nuwan Kulasekara, no run, turning in from outside off, Nuwan Kulasekara defends it to the onside

Jeetan Patel to Herath, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Herath defends it to the off side

Rangana Herath, left handed bat, comes to the crease

73.3

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, out Caught by van Wyk!! Patel has taken the big fish here, tossed up delivery on middle, Jayawardene gets down to sweep and the ball lobs off his gloves and was going towards short leg, the keeper reacted quickly and dives low to take a one-handed catch near the wicket, all the fielders go up, but Mahela walks away even before the umpire had raised his finger. Mahela Jayawardene c van Wyk b Jeetan Patel 91(176) [4s-11 6s-1]

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

73.2

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fullish delivery on the pads, clipped away to short midwicket

73.1

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, tossed up and turning in, Jayawardene defends it to the leg side

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, quicker delivery outside off, Mahela cuts it to the off side

Nuwan Kulasekara, right handed bat, comes to the crease

67.3

Jeetan Patel to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Caught by Doug Bracewell!! Another one bites the dust, tossed up delivery outside off, Prasanna gets down to sweep, but top edges it high in the air towards backward square leg, where Bracewell takes an easy catch, NZ claw back with couple of wickets. Prasanna Jayawardene c Doug Bracewell b Jeetan Patel 4(11) [4s-1]

Jeetan Patel to Prasanna Jayawardene, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

67.2

Jeetan Patel to Prasanna Jayawardene, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Prasanna pushes it to covers

67.1

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, turning into the pads, Mahela works it away to backward square leg

Franklin to Mathews, out Caught by van Wyk!! Finally a wicket after a long time, he comes round the wicket and pitches it on a length, the ball straightens a bit and Mathews drives at it away from his body and gets a faint nick back to the keeper, the Kiwis have finally broken an important stand here. Mathews c van Wyk b Franklin 79(154) [4s-12 6s-1]

Franklin to Mathews, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

64.2

Franklin to Mathews, no run, length delivery on the stumps, Mathews defends it to the leg side

Franklin to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, overpitched delivery on off, drives it down on the track

62.4

Franklin to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fullish on off, Jayawardene pushes it towards mid on

62.3

Franklin to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length outside off and angling across, Jayawardene guides it to gully

62.2

Franklin to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, length delivery just outside off and it keeps a bit low, lifts his bat and lets it go

62.1

Franklin to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, length delivery on off and angling across, Jayawardene defends it to the off side

James Franklin [4.0-0-12-0] is back into the attack

61.6

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, turning in from outside off, Mathews defends it to the leg side

61.5

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, pushed through quicker on the stumps, Mathews pushes forward and is struck on the pads, that looked close, but the umpire turns down the appeal

61.4

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, turning in from outside off, Mahela works it away to mid wicket

61.3

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fullish delivery on off, flicked away to short midwicket

61.2

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, pushed through quicker, Jayawardene hangs back and defends it

61.1

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, tossed up delivery outside off and turning in, Jayawardene comes down the track and defends it

60.6

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, 2 runs, fullish delivery on off, Mathews drives it to sweeper cover for a couple

60.5

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, byes, FOUR, shocking delivery from Doug Bracewell, far too wide down the leg side, the keeper dived full length to his left, but couldn't stop it, the partnership between Mathews and Mahela Jayawardene is now 152

60.4

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, no run, keeps it full again, Mathews punches it down to mid off

60.3

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, no run, keeps it full on off, Mathews pushes it to covers

60.2

Doug Bracewell to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, fullish delivery on off, driven off the front foot to mid off

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, flatter delivery on the stumps, Mathews goes back and defends it

59.5

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, full and pushed across him, watchfully defended off the front foot

59.4

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, floated up on off, Mathews defends it back to the bowler

59.3

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, tossed up delivery from round the wicket, Mathews presses forward and defends it

59.2

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Mathews pushes it to point

59.1

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Mathews defends it to the off side

58.6

Doug Bracewell to Mahela Jayawardene, 2 runs, full and tailing into the pads, clipped away off his pads to deep mid wicket

58.5

Doug Bracewell to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, he reaches 1000 runs against NZ in Tests, it was short and wide outside off, Jayawardene reaches for it and flashes it down to deep backward point, Flynn does well to cover good ground from sweeper cover, but couldn't stop it

58.4

Doug Bracewell to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and wide outside off, Jayawardene guides it to gully

58.3

Doug Bracewell to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full on off, driven down the ground to mid on

58.2

Doug Bracewell to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, keeps it full again, Jayawardene drives it straight to the fielder at mid off

58.1

Doug Bracewell to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fullish delivery on off, Jayawardene drives it to covers

Doug Bracewell [11.0-1-47-0] is back into the attack

57.6

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Mathews goes back and defends it

57.5

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, turning into the pads, Jayawardene works it away to deep square leg

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, tossed up delivery outside off, Jayawardene defends it to the off side

57.2

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, turning in sharply from outside off, Jayawardene misses it and the ball lobs off the pads towards short leg, loud appeal is turned down

57.1

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, no run

Welcome back to the final session....

Sri lanka's session. Mahela and Mathews never looked in any trouble as they added 85 more runs in the session. The bowling was less then incisive as the ball lost its shine and became soft. Join us at 3:00 PM for the final session.

56.6

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, short and wide outside off, Jayawardene steers it behind point for a single. That will be Tea on Day 2

56.5

Southee to Mathews, 1 run, full and on the pads, tucked past mid-wicket for a single

56.4

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, length ball on the pads, tucked to the right of mid-wicket for a single

56.3

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, loud shout for LBW, the slower ball from Southee, bowled from the back of the hand, it pitched just outside leg and straightened, Jayawardene was looking to nudged it towards the onside and misses, Southee pleads for the decision, the umpire remains unmoved

56.2

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and just outside off, Jayawardene drives it to short square cover

56.1

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, short of a length and just outside off, dabbed towards gully

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, on a length outside off and holding its line, left alone

54.2

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and just outside off, Jayawardene gets across and defends it back towards the bowler

54.1

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Jayawardene cuts it to the right of gully where Williamson pulls off a smart save

53.6

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, left alone

53.5

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, no run, on a length just outside off and holding its line, pushed back towards the bowler

53.4

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, FOUR, fine shot! This was short and well outside off, Mathews gets on top of the bounce, cuts it in front of cover, there is a sweeper out there in the deep, but he has no chance

53.3

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, no run, loose shot from Mathews, this was short and well outside off, Mathews went chasing after that, ends up getting beaten

53.2

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, no run, short of a length ball outside off, Mathews pushes away from his body and gets it towards cover point

53.1

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, no run, fullish delivery on off, Mathews drives it to mid off

52.6

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, short of length delivery outside off and he gets some extra bounce on this occasion, Jayawardene lifts his bat and lets it go

52.5

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, angling in from outside off, Mahela defends it to the leg side

52.4

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, 2 runs, full and wide outside off, Jayawardene reaches for it and drives it to sweeper cover for a couple

52.3

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, back of a length just outside off, Jayawardene guides it to gully

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, flighted and on off, Mathews lunges forward and defends it

44.5

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, Patel gives this one more air, turned towards the onside

44.4

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, tossed up on off, Mathews gets well forward and smothers the spin

44.3

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, full and on off, punched towards short mid-wicket

44.2

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, flatter and just outside off, Mathews gets back in defence

44.1

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, tossed up from round the wicket, Mathews gets back and cuts it towards cover point

43.6

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, edged and four, Boult gets this one to hold its line after pitching, Jayawardene pushes at that, gets a thick outside edge that falls short of Taylor at 1st slip, races away to the fence in a hurry

43.5

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, Boult comes from round the wicket and angles this one just outside off, left alone

43.4

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and outside off, Jayawardene leans forward and drives it to cover

43.3

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, 2 runs, good shot from Jayawardene, leans into the drive, opens the face of the bat at the last moment and gets it wide of sweeper cover for a brace

43.2

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and outside off, Jayawardene prods forward and drives it to mid-off

43.1

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, short of a length and angling across Jayawardene, he gets back in defence

Drinks are on the field now

42.6

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, FOUR, nicely done by Mathews, flatter and on the leg stump line, Mathews gets the sweep very fine and sends it scurrying to the backward square leg fence

42.5

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, Patel drifts this one on the pads, Mathews gets forward and blocks

42.4

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, Patel gives this one more air, turned towards short leg

42.3

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, pushed through on the pads, Mathews turns it towards short leg

42.2

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, flighted and on off, Mathews gets forward in defence

42.1

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, tossed up on the pads, Jayawardene works it towards deep mid-wicket for a single

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, no run, full and outside off, pushed towards mid-off

40.3

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, no run, full and just outside off, Mathews gets across in defence

40.2

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, FOUR, lovely shot, too straight from Bracewell, ends up drifting this one on the pads, clipped past mid-on and powerfully so, no chance for the chasing fielder

40.1

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, no run, short of a length and just outside off, punched towards cover

40.1

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, no run, short of a length and just outside off, punched towards cover

39.6

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, 1 run, Patel drifts one away with the angle, Mathews pushes at that, gets a thick outside edge past Taylor at slip, the batsmen settle for a single, brings up the 100 run stand

39.5

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, tosses this one on the leg stump line, Mathews pads it away

Patel is coming from round the wicket

39.4

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, flatter and quicker, Mathews punches it straight to mid-off

Doug Bracewell to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and just outside off, punched to mid-off

38.6

Doug Bracewell to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and just outside off, punched to mid-off

38.5

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, 1 run, full and holding its line on off, Mathews tucks it wide of mid-wicket for a single

38.4

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, no run, this one holds its line on off, Mathews gets forward and defends it towards mid-on

38.3

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, no run, full and outside off, Mathews gets forward and drives it to mid-off

38.2

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, FOUR, fifty for Mathews, this has been a fine innings so far, Doug Bracewell continues to struggle, drifts this one on the pads, Mathews gets across and clips it past mid-wicket for a boundary

38.1

Doug Bracewell to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, full and wide outside off, Jayawardene reaches out and drives it square on the off-side for a single

Doug Bracewell [6.0-0-32-0] is back into the attack

37.6

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, SIX, fab shot, Patel gave this one plenty of air and pitched just outside the line of off-stump, Mathews gets across and slog sweeps it over mid-wicket, the ball has enough carry to cross the ropes on the full

37.5

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, flighted and on off, Mathews gets back in defence

37.4

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, loopy ball on the pads, clipped backward of sqaure for a single

37.3

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, no run

37.2

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, pushed through by Jeetan Patel, Jayawardene gets back and nudges it towards short fine

37.1

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, flighted delivery on the middle, Jayawardene gets across in defence

36.6

Southee to Mathews, no run, on a length around middle, Mathews gets across in defence

36.5

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, on a length around middle, tucked wide of mid-on for a single, brings up Mahela's fifty, his 43rd in Test cricket

36.4

Southee to Mathews, 1 run, Southee drops it short again, Mathews swivels and pulls it in the same direction, there is protection in the deep now, just a single for the batsman

36.3

Southee to Mathews, FOUR, too short from Southee, ideal line and height for Mathews, he gets across and swings the pull wide of mid-wicket for a boundary

36.2

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, tad fuller and nipping back in, Jayawardene tucks it past square leg for a single

36.1

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, short and four, Jayawardene rocks back and cuts it to the right of Williamson at gully, it was in the air, but eveades the diving fielder and races away to the fence

35.6

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, Patel flights this one just outside the line of off, Mathews blocks it

35.5

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, quicker and just outside off, Mathews stays back in defence

35.4

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, full and outside off, Jayawardene sweeps it behind square for a single

35.3

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, tossed up on off, Jayawardene gets well forward in defence

35.2

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, byes, 1 run, Mathews gets away with one, looks to sweep a flat ball that was sliding down and misses, the ball lobs past the leg slip fielder

35.1

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, tossed up on off, Mathews gets forward and smothers the spin

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and outside off, Jayawardene gets forward and drives it towards cover

34.4

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, lovely bowling from Southee, this one pitches outside off and holds its line, Jayawardene goes for the ambitious drive and misses, the ball seamed past the outside edge

34.3

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and outside off, Jayawardene gets forward and drives it to mid-off

34.2

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, Southee shortens his length in the corridor just outside off, Jayawardene defends it solidly

Southee to Mathews, no run, full and outside off, punched back towards the bowler

32.5

Southee to Mathews, no run, full and shaping back in, Mathews closes the face of the bat and drives it back towards the bowler

32.4

Southee to Mathews, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Mathews gets right behind the line in defence

32.3

Southee to Mathews, 2 runs, Southee goes for the yorker, ends up offering a low full toss, clipped wide of mid-wicket for a couple

32.2

Southee to Mathews, no run, on a length around off, Mathews gets across and defends it solidly

32.1

Southee to Mathews, no run, this is pitched up and just outside off, pushed towards cover

31.6

Doug Bracewell to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, fab shot! This was full and on middle, Jayawardene languidly gets forward, meets the ball on top of the bounce and caresses a straight drive past mid-on, no need to run for those

31.5

Doug Bracewell to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, on a fuller length around middle, Jayawardene gets forward and defends it solidly

31.4

Doug Bracewell to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, Doug Bracewell shortens his length outside off and gets this one to nip away, left alone

31.3

Doug Bracewell to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and just outside off, Jayawardene gets forward and defends it towards cover

31.2

Doug Bracewell to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, on a length just outside off and holding its line, Jayawardene prods forward in defence

31.1

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, 1 run, full and on the pads, Mathews clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single

Doug Bracewell [4.0-0-22-0] is back into the attack

30.6

Southee to Mathews, 1 run, another short ball from Southee, but this one hardly gets up on Mathews, he ends up paddling it away past square leg for a single

30.5

Southee to Mathews, FOUR, lucky boundary for Mathews, this was a very well directed short ball, aimed at his body, Mathews looks to pull, gets a top edge that flies over the keeper, a couple of bounces and over the ropes

30.4

Southee to Mathews, no run, pitched up a hint of movement for Southee, Mathews gets across and defends it towards mid-on

30.3

Southee to Mathews, no run, too straight from Southee, drifts this on eon the middle, Mathews gets across and tucks it straight to square leg

30.2

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, on a length around off and holding its line, pushed wide of cover for an easy single

30.1

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Jayawardene gets forward and punches it towards mid-on

Welcome back..

Superb cricket in the morning session. Southee and Boult cut through the top order to reduce Sri Lanka to 50/5 before Mahela and Mathews led the fightback. The partnership stalled the Kiwis even as the ball lost its shine. The pitch is still playing well and with the ball becoming older, batting should be easier in the afternoon session. Join us in 35 minutes time..

29.6

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, Patel flights this on around off, Mathews gets forward and blocks. That will be lunch on Day 2

29.5

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, Jeetan Patel flights this one on off, Mathews lunges forward in defence

29.4

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, tossed up on off, Mathews presses forward in defence

Back over the wicket

29.3

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, pitched up on off, Mathews gets half forward in defence

29.2

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, Jeetan Patel slides this one across Mathews, he gets a good stride forward in defence

29.1

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, tossed up on off from round the wicket, Mathews gets across in defence

Last over before lunch

28.6

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, poor from Bracewell, this was pitched on a length around the pads, Jayawardene clips it behind the keeper, Bracewell gets across and misses a regulation stop, concedes a boundary in the end

28.5

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fuller and angling back in, Jayawardene gets across and defends it towards the on-side

28.4

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, on a good length outside off and holding its line, Jayawardene shuffles across in defence

28.3

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, left alone

28.2

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, lovely bowling from Boult, drifts this one outside off and gets it to nip back in slightly with the angle, Jayawardene pokes away from his body and misses

28.2

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, no ball, Boult comes from round the wicket and angles this one on a length around off, Jayawardene defends it solidly, Boult has overstepped

28.1

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, short of a length and angling across, Jayawardene defends it towards the off-side

27.6

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, Patel comes from round the wicket and drifts this one across Mathews, he prods forward in defence

27.5

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, Patel gives this one plenty of air, Mathews gets well forward and blocks

27.4

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Mathews gets back and punches it towards cover

27.3

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, quicker and on the pads, Mathews pads it away

27.2

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, Jeetan Patel gives this one plenty of air, driven towards short mid-wicket

27.2

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, Jeetan Patel gives this one plenty of air, driven towards short mid-wicket

27.1

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, no run, flighted delivery on off, Mathews gets across in defence

26.6

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, on a length outside off and holding its line, Jayawardene gets across in defence

26.5

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping away, left alone

26.4

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, lovely shot from Jayawardene, overpitched and outside off, Jayawardene leans forward, gets a good stride forward and drives it square on the off-side past point for a boundary, brings up the 50 run stand as well

26.3

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and angling across the right hander, driven toards cover

26.2

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, on a length around middle, Jayawardene gets across in defence

26.1

Boult to Mathews, 1 run,loosener from Boult, clipped behind square for a single

Trent Boult [8.0-2-20-1] is back into the attack

25.6

Jeetan Patel to Mathews, 1 run, pushed through by Patel, nudged behind square for a single

25.5

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, Jeetan Patel tosses this one on the middle and leg stump line, clipped in the air past short leg for a single

25.4

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, tossed up on off, Jayawardene gets well forward in defence

25.3

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, SIX, Jayawardene is taking the attack to the spinner, skips down the track, gets to the pitch and lifts it effortlessly over mid-wicket for a huge six

25.2

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, 2 runs, tossed up on off, Jayawardene gets across and sweeps it very fine for a brace

25.1

Jeetan Patel to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, flighted delivery on the pads, Jayawardene gets across in defence

Jeetan Patel, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

24.6

Franklin to Mathews, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and swaying away, left alone

24.5

Franklin to Mathews, no run, full and way outside off, does not need to play those, left alone

24.4

Franklin to Mathews, 2 runs, too short from Franklin, Mathews drags a pull wide of mid-wicket, did not time it all that well, settles for a couple

24.3

Franklin to Mathews, no run, full and outside off, Mathews presents a straight bat as he drives it to mid-off

24.2

Franklin to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, on a length outside off and holding its line, Jayawardene pushes at that, gets a thick inside edge past the leg stump

24.1

Franklin to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, nicely played by Jayawardene, this was pitched up on off and shapes away, Jayawardene opens the face of the bat, gets it off the middle and places it in the gap past cover point for a boundary

23.6

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, no run, tad fuller and on off, Mathews gets across and defends it back towards the bowler

23.5

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, punched towards mid-off

23.4

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, left alone

23.3

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Mathews gets behind the line in defence

23.2

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, no run, on a length outside off and holding its line, pushed back to the bowler

23.1

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, FOUR, too short from Doug Bracewell, width as well, Mathews rocks back and cuts it in front of point for a boundary

22.6

Franklin to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, on a length around middle, Jayawardene gets forward in defence

22.5

Franklin to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and angling away, left alone

Franklin to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and on the stumps, turned towards mid-wicket

22.2

Franklin to Mahela Jayawardene, 2 runs, full and on the pads, Jayawardene gets across and clips it past mid-wicket. Nicol gives a good chase and stops the ball near the ropes, keeps the batsmen down to a couple

22.1

Franklin to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, on a length and just outside off, Jayawardene gets across in defence

21.6

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, no run, good length delivery on off, Mathews gets well forward in defence

21.5

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, FOUR, streaky from Mathews, puhes away from his body to one that held its line, gets a thick inside edge that skims past the leg stump and races away to the fence

21.4

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, no run, short and wide outside off, Mathews mistimes a cut towards cover point

21.3

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, no run, loud shout for LBW, the height was the issue. Bracewell bangs this one short, Mathews was looking to pull, the ball did not bounce all that high, strikes Mathews on the thigh pad, it was going over the top

21.2

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, FOUR, nicely done by Mathews, full and just outside off, Mathews drills it back towards the bowler, Bracewell could not get down in time, the ball scorches across to the fence

21.1

Doug Bracewell to Mathews, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, looking to tempt Mathews into the drive, Mathews resists and lets it go

20.6

Franklin to Mathews, 1 run, Franklin angles this one on the pads, worked wide of mid-wicket for a single

20.5

Franklin to Mathews, no run, full and on off, Mathews prods forward in defence

20.4

Franklin to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, too straight from Franklin, nudged wide of mid-wicket for a single

20.3

Franklin to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, left alone

20.2

Franklin to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and outside off, Jayawardene gets forward and drives it towards cover

20.1

Franklin to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, on a good length around middle, Jayawardene gets across in defence

Franklin to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, on a length and just outside the line of off, defended towards gully

18.4

Franklin to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, good length delivery on off, Jayawardene prods forward in defence

18.3

Franklin to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, this one drifts back in, Jayawardene looks to nudge it towards the onside and takes it high on the pads

18.2

Franklin to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, short of a length delivery on off, Jayawardene gets across and defends it solidly

18.1

Franklin to Mathews, 1 run, Mathews is a definite candidate for LBW, moves well across to one that nips back in and works it wide of mid-on for a single

James Franklin, left-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

17.6

Southee to Mathews, 1 run, full and on the pads, clipped in front of square for a single

17.5

Southee to Mathews, no run, full and slanting in, Mathews moves far too across, gets a leading edge back towards the bowler

17.4

Southee to Mathews, no run, full and holding its line in the chanel around off, Mathews pushes at that, gets a thick edge toards gully

17.3

Southee to Mathews, no run, on a good length outside off and shapes away, Mathews gets across in defence

17.2

Southee to Mathews, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, left alone

17.1

Southee to Mathews, no run, full and drifting onto the pads, Mathews looks to flick it towards the onside, gets a soft leading edge back towards the bowler

16.6

Doug Bracewell to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, similar in line but a tad fuller in length, Jayawardene mistimes his cut towards point

16.5

Doug Bracewell to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, short and wide from Bracewell, he needs to back up the efforts of Southee and Boult, this is a rank half tracker, cut away behind point for a boundary

16.4

Doug Bracewell to Mahela Jayawardene, 2 runs, Doug Bracewell drifts this one on the pads, clipped uppishly and behind square for a couple

16.3

Doug Bracewell to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping away, Jayawardene watches it all along, lifts his bat and lets it go

16.2

Doug Bracewell to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Jayawardene is happy to let it go

16.1

Doug Bracewell to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, a loosener from Doug Bracewell, on a line outside off and shaping away, left alone

Doug Bracewell, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

Angelo Mathews, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Drinks are on the field now

15.6

Southee to Samaraweera, out Lbw!! That is plumb and Southee has four. This one pitches just outside off and nips back in sharply, Samaraweera gets across and does not offer a shot, the ball hits him bang in front of off. The only issue was the height, umpire Erasmus agrees with the vociferous appeal and Sri Lanka have lost half their side. Samaraweera lbw b Southee 17(29) [4s-3]

Southee to Samaraweera, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

15.5

Southee to Samaraweera, no run, full and just outside off, Samaraweera gets across and defends it solidly

15.4

Southee to Samaraweera, no run, on a length outside off and shaping away, left alone

15.3

Southee to Samaraweera, FOUR, too short from Southee, Samaraweera swivels back and pulls it past square leg, no one in the deep, a good positive shot from Samaraweera

15.2

Southee to Samaraweera, no run, pitched on middle and swings away, Samaraweera does well to cover his stumps and offers a straight bat in defence

Four slips, a gully and a FSL in place

15.1

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, on a length around the pads, tucked behind square for a single

14.6

Boult to Samaraweera, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping away, left alone

14.5

Boult to Samaraweera, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, left alone

14.4

Boult to Samaraweera, no run, Boult shortens his length on off, Samaraweera gets right behind the line in defence

14.3

Boult to Samaraweera, 2 runs, Boult drifts this one on the pads, Samaraweera gets inside the line and clips it in front of square on the onside for a single

14.2

Boult to Samaraweera, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping away, left alone

14.1

Boult to Samaraweera, leg byes, FOUR, poor ball from Boult, drifts this one on the pads and down the leg, Samaraweera looks to flick and misses, the ball goes off the pads and past the keeper

13.6

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, loud shout for LBW! Southee was literally pleading with the umpire. This one pitched outside off and nipped back in, Jayawardene did not offer a shot, the ball kissed the pads on the way to the keeper, was it doing enough? Umpire Erasmus did not look convinced

13.5

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, on a good length outside off and holding its line, Jayawardene gets forward in defence

13.4

Southee to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, on a length outside off and angling away, left alone

13.3

Southee to Samaraweera, leg byes, 1 run, full and slanting on the pads, Samaraweera looks to flick and misses, they sneak in a leg bye

13.2

Southee to Samaraweera, FOUR, edged and four! Lucky escape for Samaraweera, you can count it as a dropped chance for sure. Very hard chance though, this was short and wide outside off, Samaraweera went after it, gets a thick outside edge that flies low and to the right of Taylor at 1st slip. He got a hand on that but shells it, should have gone with both hands

13.1

Southee to Samaraweera, no run, full and a hint of away movement, Samaraweera covers for the swing and defends it solidly

12.6

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR, nicely done by Jayawardene, this was slightly short and just outside the line of off, Jayawardene punches it in the gap between gully and point, keeps the ball all along the ground and earns a boundary

12.5

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, this one heolds its line from an angle, Jayawardene gets across and defends it back towards the bowler

12.4

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, short of a length on the pads, Jayawardene gets across and defends it towards the onside

12.3

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and angling away, Jayawardene guides it towards gully with an angled bat, he played it with soft hands

12.2

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, probing line from Boult, keeps it full outside off and gets it to shape away, left alone

12.1

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Jayawardene drops his wrists and defends it towards the off-side

11.6

Southee to Samaraweera, no run, Southee goes for the yorker, gets it to wobble in the air, ends up as a low full toss, Samaraweera covers for the movement and defends it back towards the bowler

11.5

Southee to Samaraweera, no run, this one is pitched on middle and shapes away slightly, Samaraweera watches it all along and defends it towards the off-side

11.4

Southee to Samaraweera, no run, full and a hint of away movement, Samaraweera covers for the line and defends it towards the off-side

11.3

Southee to Samaraweera, no run, on a good length outside off and holding its line, Samaraweera covers for the sing, lifts his bat and lets it go

11.2

Southee to Samaraweera, no run, short of a length outside the line of off and shaping away, left alone

11.1

Southee to Samaraweera, no run, loud shout for LBW, but the angle was taking it outside leg, Samaraweera was looking to flick and missed

10.6

Boult to Samaraweera, 1 run, on a length around middle and drifting down, Samaraweera clips it toards long leg, keeps the strike with that single

10.5

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, leg byes, 1 run, on a length around middle and holding its line, Jayawardene looks to tuck and misses, the ball goes off the thigh guard and past short leg

10.4

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, this one nips back in as well, Jayawardene shuffles across and is beaten by the movement, gets an inside edge onto the pads

10.3

Boult to Samaraweera, 1 run, full and shaping away from off, Samaraweera reaches out and pushes it wide of cover for a single

10.2

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, 1 run, full and a hint of swing back into Jayawardene, he pushes it past the bowler for a quick single

10.1

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, loud shout for LBW, perhaps the height has saved Jayawardene here, this one pitches on off and nips back in slightly, Jayawardene was caught on the move, gets rapped high on the pads in front of middle. It seemed to be going just over the top of the stumps

9.6

Southee to Samaraweera, no run, Southee shortens his length and gets it to drift away, Samaraweera covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

Southee to Samaraweera, no run, Southee bangs this one short, Samaraweera watches it all along and ducks under it

9.3

Southee to Samaraweera, FOUR, first real bad ball of the day from Southee, drifts this one on the pads, Samaraweera gets inside the line and clips it past square leg for a boundary

9.2

Southee to Samaraweera, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Samaraweera covers the line and lets it go

9.1

Southee to Samaraweera, no run, on a length around off and holding its line, Samaraweera gets across in defence

Four slips, a gully and a FSL in place

8.6

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, no run, full and slanting on the pads, Jayawardene falls over as he looked to flick, misses it and the ball goes to short leg off the pads

8.6

Boult to Mahela Jayawardene, no ball, fuller length delivery outside off and angling away, Boult has overstepped though, left alone

8.5

Boult to Samaraweera, 1 run, too straight from Boult, drifts one on the pads, clipped away past square for a single to get off the mark

Thilan Samaraweera, right handed bat, comes to the crease

8.4

Boult to Sangakkara, out Caught by Brendon McCullum!! Boult has his just desserts. This is simply amazing bowling. This was full and just outside off, nips away ever so slightly, draws Sangakkara forward, finds the outside edge for a change, flies to 3rd slip where McCullum does not drop this time. Sri Lanka are in a crisis mode. Sangakkara c Brendon McCullum b Boult 5(11)

Boult to Sangakkara, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

8.3

Boult to Sangakkara, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Sangakkara pushes at that and gets a thick edge towards backward point

8.2

Boult to Sangakkara, 2 runs, full and looking for that swing, Sangakkara gets forward and drives it towards mid-off, the fielder and dives and makes a half stop, just a couple for Sangakkara

8.1

Boult to Sangakkara, no run, peach from Boult, he has been unlucky so far, this one pitches on off, straightens and nips away at the last moment. Just about enough to beat the forward push from Sangakkara. This has been an exhibition of seam and swing bowling by New Zealand in the morning

Mahela Jayawardene, right handed bat, comes to the crease

7.6

Southee to Randiv, out Caught by Guptill!! The drop has not proved costly. This is outstanding bolwing from Southee, pitches it up and gets it to nip away. Randiv is lured into the drive, gets a thick edge that flies to Guptill at 2nd slip at a comfortable height. He does not drop those dollies and Sri Lanka have lost a 3rd wicket. Randiv c Guptill b Southee 9(22) [4s-1]

Southee to Randiv, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

7.5

Southee to Randiv, no run, edged and dropped, McCullum has dropped a sitter. This was full and outside off, swings away further, Randiv plays away from his body, gets a thick outside edge that goes straight at McCullum's lap at 3rd slip. The ball goes in and out

7.4

Southee to Randiv, no run, beautifully bowled by Southee, pitches this one up and just outside off, lures Randiv forward before shaping away, Randiv is beaten all ends up

7.3

Southee to Randiv, 2 runs, more runs for Randiv, this was full and shaping away from outside off, Randiv pushes at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes in the gap between gully and point, the batsmen settle for a couple

7.2

Southee to Sangakkara, 1 run, Southee gets this one to swing back in, but the line is on middle, Sangakkara gets across and clips it behind square for a single

7.1

Southee to Sangakkara, no run, full and a hint of nip back into Sangakkara, he gets across and defends it towards mid-on

6.6

Boult to Randiv, FOUR, edged and four, fortune favours Randiv, this was pitched up and nips away, Randiv pokes at that, gets a thick outside edge that flies in the gap between the slips and gully, a boundary to end the over

6.5

Boult to Randiv, no run, touch fuller and on the middle, Randiv gets across and defends it solidly

6.4

Boult to Sangakkara, 1 run, on a length outside off and holding its line, Sangakkara dabs it towards point, gets off strike with a quick single

6.3

Boult to Sangakkara, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and angling away, Sangakkara covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

6.2

Boult to Sangakkara, no run, this is excellent bowling from Boult, pitches on a length outside off, seams away a fraction before straightening, Sangakkara has to play at that, the ball zips away past the outside edge

6.1

Boult to Sangakkara, no run, loose shot from Sangakkara, this one picthes on a length outside off and shapes away. Sangakkara could have left it all alone, instead he goes fishing at that and nearly gets a nick

Trent Boult [3.0-2-2-0] is back into the attack

5.6

Southee to Randiv, no run, on a good length outside off and nipping away, Randiv pushes feebly at that, gets a thick edge that goes all along the ground towards gully, good first over from Southee

Four slips, a gully and a FSL for Randiv

5.5

Southee to Sangakkara, 1 run, Southee is off the mark, this was pitched on a length around middle and nips back in, tucked behind square for a single

Kumar Sangakkara, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Two slips and a short leg in place

Sangakkara backs away as Southee comes running in, he had not yet taken a proper stance

5.4

Southee to Paranavitana, out Bowled!! Early strike by Southee. This was full and well outside off, Paranavitana lazily plonks his bat at that, no feet movement whatsoever, the ball goes off the thick inside edge and takes the bails of the leg stump on its way. Both openers have been dismissed for a duck, just the start needed for the Kiwis. Paranavitana b Southee 0(16)

Southee to Paranavitana, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

5.3

Southee to Paranavitana, no run, on a length around leg and nipping down, Paranavitana is happy for the ball to strike his pads, the ball races away to the fence but umpire Erasmus signals it as a dead ball

5.2

Southee to Paranavitana, no run, Southee drifts this one well outside leg and gets it to angle down further, Paranavitana is happy to let it go

5.1

Southee to Paranavitana, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Paranavitana gets on top of the bounce and defends it solidly

The players are out in the middle..we are set for the action to begin

Pitch Report: There is no rough on one side, but there is some rough outside the line of the left handers. It is still a good wicket to bat on.

Hello, and a warm welcome to day 2 of the first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. The visitors were dismissed for a paltry 221 after winning the toss. They struck back late in the day removing debutant Dimuth Karunaratne for a duck. But the day certainly belonged to Sri Lanka and to Rangana Herath who took 5 wickets. The hosts will look to bat well and bat big as they seek to make the most of the advantage. Play starts in 15 minutes time..

A decent short stint for the Kiwis. They got the debutant out for a duck, Southee being the successful bowler. Sri Lanks's day though, as they dismissed the visitors for a measley 221. More work awaits the Kiwi bowlers tomorrow. Do join us for all the action starting at 10:00 AM local time. For now, cheers and bye..

4.6

Boult to Randiv, no run, Boult comes from round the wicket and drifts this one well down the leg, good take by Wyk diving across. That is stumps on Day 1

4.5

Boult to Randiv, no run, Boult drifts this one well down the leg, Randiv looks to flick and misses

4.4

Boult to Randiv, 2 runs, nicely done by Randiv, gets across to one that shapes back in after pitching, presents a straight bat and drives it past mid-on for a couple

4.3

Boult to Randiv, no run, Randiv cops one on his shoulder! He was chipping down the track, Boult follows him with a short bouncer, he ends up taking it on his shoulder

4.2

Boult to Randiv, no run, optimistic appeal for LBW, pitched on the leg stump and hits Randiv high on the back leg, the ball might have well sailed over the top of the stumps

4.1

Boult to Randiv, no run, full and nipping back in, Randiv looks to flick and is struck high on the pad, Boult got excited but realises that the ball was missing the stumps

Last over of the day

3.6

Southee to Randiv, 1 run, tad fuller and shaping away from outside off, Randiv pushes it past cover for a single

a short leg is in as well

3.5

Southee to Randiv, no run, on a good length around middle and angling away, Randiv gets across and defends it

3.4

Southee to Randiv, no run, full and outside off, shapes away further, Randiv has a poke at that and misses

3.3

Southee to Randiv, no run, good length delivery outside off and angling away, Randiv lifts his bat and lets it go

four slips, a man at gully and a short cover in place

3.2

Southee to Randiv, no run, short of a length ball outside off and angling away, left alone

3.1

Southee to Randiv, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, left alone

2.6

Boult to Paranavitana, no run, Boult drifts once again down the leg, Paranavitana gets inside the line and lets it go

2.5

Boult to Paranavitana, byes, FOUR, Boult loses his radar and hurls this one well down the leg, Wyk can't reach it either, four byes added to the score

2.4

Boult to Paranavitana, no run, peach from Boult, this one was full and shapes away slightly, Paranavitana is sucked into pushing at that, he does well not to follow it, the ball misses the outside edge

2.3

Boult to Paranavitana, no run, fuller length outside off and shaping away, Paranavitana covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

2.2

Boult to Paranavitana, no run, tad full and on off, Paranavitana gets across and defends it solidly

2.1

Boult to Paranavitana, no run, this is good bowling from Boult, full and a hint of swing back in, Paranavitana plays half forward and gets an inside edge onto the pads

1.6

Southee to Randiv, no run, on a good length outside off and drifting away, Randiv pushes at that and misses again. Excellent over from Southee

1.5

Southee to Randiv, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Randiv pokes at that and misses

1.4

Southee to Randiv, no run, loud shout for LBW, was it going down? Was height the issue? Anyway, Randiv survives. This one nips back in from middle, Randiv is stuck on his crease, gets rapped on the pads in front of middle and leg. Randiv might just have been very lucky. Well, replays suggest an inside edge.

Suraj Randiv, right handed bat, comes to the crease

1.3

Southee to Karunaratne, out Lbw!! Karunaratne is out for a blob on his debut. This was full and nips back in slightly, Karunaratne is very late in bringing his bat down, gets struck low on the pads adjacent to the off-stump. The ball would have gone on to crash into off-stump. Umpire Erasmus raises the finger, early strike by Southee. Karunaratne lbw b Southee 0(3)

Southee to Karunaratne, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

1.2

Southee to Karunaratne, leg byes, 2 runs, Southee drifts this one on the pads, Karunaratne gets inside the line and gets an inside edge onto the pads, Boult gets across at fine leg, puts in a slide and saves a couple for his team

1.1

Southee to Karunaratne, no run, full and a hint of inswing back into the batsman, Karunaratne gets across and defends it solidly

Tim Southee, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

0.6

Boult to Paranavitana, no run, peach from Boult, this one pitches on off, draws Paranavitana forward before shaping away wickedly, Paranavitana pushes at that and is beaten

0.5

Boult to Paranavitana, no run, on a length around middle, Paranavitana gets across and defends it towards the onside

0.4

Boult to Paranavitana, no run, Boult strays one well outside leg, Paranavitana gets inside the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

0.3

Boult to Paranavitana, no run, full and a bit wider outside off, Paranavitana drops his gloves, plays inside the line and lets it go

0.2

Boult to Paranavitana, no run, tad fuller and shapes away after pitching, Paranavitana plays inside the line and lets it go

0.1

Boult to Paranavitana, no run, on a good length outside off and angling away, Paranavitana gets across and defends it solidly

Paranavitana and Karunaratne are at the crease. Paranavitana is on strike. Boult will open the attack

Nervy times for the two Lankan openers, Paranavithana and Karunaratne. New Zealand will hope for a strike or two before stumps

Excellent effort from Sri Lanka. Herath led with the ball with 5 wickets while Eranga chipped in with 3 and Kulasekara taking the other 2 wickets to fall. Brendon McCullum made 68 while Flynn made 53. One would feel that this has been an under par score from New Zealand on a pitch that has been good for batting. Sri Lanka will bat for 5 overs until stumps.

82.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Boult, out Bowled!! The new ball has done the trick, this was full and nips back in sharply, Boult was caught in his crease, ends up playing all around the in-dipper, the ball goes on to hit the top of middle. NZ have been bowled out for 221.Boult b Nuwan Kulasekara 7(9) [4s-1]

Nuwan Kulasekara to Boult, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

82.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Boult, no run, full and a hint of swing back in, Boult gets across and defends it

Sri lanka have taken the 2nd new ball

82.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Boult, no run, short of a length and just outside off, punched towards cover

82.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Jeetan Patel, 1 run, full ball on the stumps, Patel punches it towards mid-on and calls for a quick single, good running by the pair

82.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Jeetan Patel, no run, Kula drifts one on the pads, turned towards mid-wicket

Nuwan Kulasekara [12.0-5-30-1] is back into the attack

81.6

Herath to Boult, no run, tossed up on off and holding its line, Boult gets across in defence

81.5

Herath to Jeetan Patel, 1 run, Herath gives this one more air, driven to long off for a single

81.4

Herath to Jeetan Patel, no run, quicker and on the pads, Patel looks to flick and misses

81.3

Herath to Jeetan Patel, no run, flighted and on middle, Patel gets back in defence

81.2

Herath to Jeetan Patel, no run, tossed up on the pads, Patel pushes it back towards the bowler

81.1

Herath to Jeetan Patel, no run, flighted on the leg stump line, Patel gets back in defence

80.6

Eranga to Boult, 2 runs, more runs for Boult, width from Eranga, Boult gets across and slaps it past extra cover, not much timing on that, the batsmen settle for a couple

80.5

Eranga to Boult, FOUR, nicely done by Boult, this was short and just outside off, Boult gets across and cracks a lovely looking cover drive, beats the man in the ring and races away to the fence in a hurry

80.4

Eranga to Jeetan Patel, 1 run, low full toss and outside off, Patel plays with an open face behind point for a single

80.3

Eranga to Boult, 1 run, short and on the hips, helped along towards fine leg for a single

80.2

Eranga to Jeetan Patel, 1 run, on a length around middle, Patel pushes at that and gets an inside edge behind square

By the way, the new ball is available now

80.1

Eranga to Jeetan Patel, no run, short of a length delivery on off, Patel stays right behind the line in defence

79.6

Herath to Jeetan Patel, 3 runs, good cricket all around, this was flatter and outside off, Patel stays back and punches it past short extra cover, the timing is superb and so is Randiv near the ropes as he dives across to save a run for his team

79.5

Herath to Jeetan Patel, no run, tossed up outside off and spinning away, punched towards short extra cover

79.4

Herath to Jeetan Patel, no run, the arm ball from Herath, Patel goes back in defence

79.3

Herath to Jeetan Patel, no run, pitched up on off, Patel gets back in defence

79.2

Herath to Jeetan Patel, no run, flighted and on middle, defended back towards the bowler

79.1

Herath to Jeetan Patel, no run, tossed up on off, Patel gets forward in defence

78.6

Eranga to Boult, no run, another fine inswinging yorker, Boult manages to dig it out

78.5

Eranga to Boult, no run, on a good length and shaping back in, Boult gets across and defends it

Trent Boult, right handed bat, comes to the crease

78.4

Eranga to Southee, out Caught by Mathews!! Good catch from Mathews! This was a length ball and just outside off, Southee went for the ambitious drive, gets a thick outside edge that flies in the air and towards backward point. It was dying on Mathews but he dives forward and clasps it with both hands. Eranga gets his third wicket. Southee c Mathews b Eranga 16(37) [4s-1]

Eranga to Southee, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

78.3

Eranga to Southee, no run, another fine yorker from Eranga, Southee just about manages to dig it out

78.2

Eranga to Southee, no run, short and outside off, Southee goes for the pull, ends up miscuing it towards mid-on

78.1

Eranga to Southee, no run, good yorker from Eranga, squeezes underneath Southee's bat and skims past the off-stump

77.6

Herath to Jeetan Patel, no run, flighted and on off, Patel gets well forward in defence

77.5

Herath to Southee, 1 run, Herath drags this one very short, Southee rocks back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a single

77.4

Herath to Southee, no run, flighted and on middle, Southee gets back in defence

77.3

Herath to Southee, no run, this was a fine ball from Herath, tossed this one in the air, invites Southee to have a go at that, Southee went for the big heave ho over mid-wicket and misses it. Prasanna whips the bails off in a flash. Southee dragged his feet back in time though, NOT OUT is the call

The 3rd umpire has been called for a stumping chance, Southee is the man in question. He is SAFE

77.2

Herath to Southee, no run, Herath gives this one more air, pushed towards mid-on

77.1

Herath to Southee, no run, tossed up outside off and spinning away, Southee pushes it towards point

Rangana Herath [27.0-5-60-5] is back into the attack

Drinks are on the field now

76.6

Eranga to Jeetan Patel, no run, Eranga shortens his length on off, pushed towards cover point

76.5

Eranga to Southee, 1 run, on a length outside off, worked in front of point for a single

76.4

Eranga to Southee, no run, edged! Short of a length ball outside off and holding its line, Southee pushes at that, gets a thick edge that goes to second slip on the bounce

76.3

Eranga to Jeetan Patel, 1 run, run, short and outside off, Patel cuts it to the right of point for an easy single

Eranga to Jeetan Patel, no run, on a length just outside off and holding its line, Patel defends it towards cover point

Shaminda Eranga [13.0-4-40-2] is back into the attack

75.6

Randiv to Southee, no run, flatter and on the pads, turned straight to the fielder at backward square leg

75.5

Randiv to Southee, no run, Randiv drops one now, this was well tossed up outside off, Southee went for the drive, gets beaten in the flight, hits it to the left of Randiv who throws himself at the ball, juggles it a couple of times and ends up dropping it

75.4

Randiv to Southee, no run, tossed up on off, Southee gets back in defence

75.3

Randiv to Jeetan Patel, 1 run, Randiv drops this one short and gets it to spin back in, punched wide of long off for a single

75.2

Randiv to Southee, 1 run, Randiv gives this one more air, clipped towards mid-wicket for a single

75.1

Randiv to Jeetan Patel, 1 run, tossed up on the pads, nudged behind square for a single

The wicket ball from Herath was bowled at 92 kmph, comfortably 20 kmph higher then his stock delivery

72.6

Herath to Jeetan Patel, no run, lovely loop from Herath, pitches just outside off qand spins away, left alone

72.5

Herath to Jeetan Patel, no run, flighted delivery on off, Patel gets well forward in defence

Jeetan Patel, right handed bat, comes to the crease

72.4

Herath to van Wyk, out Bowled!! Herath gets 5. The sweep shot goes awry for Wyk, this was fired in quicker and on off, not the kind of ball that you would look to sweep, Wyk has been pretty successful with that shot until now, attempts it once again, the ball sneaks through and crashes into the off-stump. Another batsman gets a start and fails to convert it into a bigger one. van Wyk b Herath 28(49) [4s-3]

Herath to van Wyk, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

72.3

Herath to Southee, 1 run, Herath drifts this one on the pads, worked towards mid-wicket for a single

72.2

Herath to Southee, no run, more air from Herath, defended back towards the bowler

72.2

Herath to Southee, no run, more air from Herath, defended back towards the bowler

72.1

Herath to Southee, no run, tossed up on off, Southee gets forward in defence

71.6

Randiv to van Wyk, no run, full ball on the leg stump line, turned towards the onside

71.5

Randiv to Southee, 1 run, Randiv drops this one slightly short and outside off, worked away square on the off-side for a single

71.4

Randiv to van Wyk, 1 run, Randiv drifts this one on the pads, nudged past short leg for a single

71.3

Randiv to Southee, 1 run, tossed up on the pads, Southee clips it in the air, the ball falls just short of the man at short leg

71.2

Randiv to van Wyk, 1 run, flighted and on off, nudged in front of point for a single

Herath to Southee, no run, the carrom ball from Herath, well outside off though, left alone

70.5

Herath to Southee, FOUR, Southee will play his shots, gets well forward to a nicely tossed up ball and swings it with the spin, no one deep at mid-wicket, one bounce and over the ropes

70.4

Herath to Southee, no run, pushed through on the pads, Southee gets forward in defence

70.3

Herath to van Wyk, 1 run, tossed up on the pads, Wyk sweeps it behind square for a single

70.2

Herath to Southee, 1 run, Mahela drops a tough chance, Southee looks to go for the big shot, swings across the line to one that spins away, gets a thick edge to the right of Mahela at 1st slip, he gets a hand on that and palmds it away, can't get around to take the rebound

70.1

Herath to Southee, no run, spin and bounce for Herath, pitches on off ans spins across Southee, he pokes at that and misses

69.6

Randiv to Southee, 1 run, tossed up on the pads, Southee clips it uppishly but well wide of mid-wicket, keeps the strike with that single

69.5

Randiv to van Wyk, 1 run, quicker and outside off, Wyk nudges it wide of cover for an easy single

69.4

Randiv to Southee, 1 run, uppish but safe! Southee was looking to flick it against the spin, closes the face a tad early and gets it in the air just wide of the diving fielder at short mid-wicket

69.3

Randiv to Southee, no run, tossed up on the middle stump line, Southee gets forward and blocks

69.2

Randiv to van Wyk, 1 run, flighted on off, Wyk pushes it towards cover and calls for a quick single

69.1

Randiv to van Wyk, no run, almost another! Randiv drifts this one across Wyk, he looks to defend and gets a thick outside edge, just falls short of Mahela at 1st slip

68.6

Herath to Southee, no run, tossed up on off, Southee gets a good stride forward and blocks it

68.5

Herath to Southee, no run, Herath gives this one more air, Southee gets half forward and defends it towards point

68.4

Herath to Southee, no run, Herath drops it slightly short and just outside off, punched towards cover point

68.3

Herath to Southee, no run, tossed up on middle, Southee gets forward in defence

Tim Southee, right handed bat, comes to the crease

68.2

Herath to Doug Bracewell, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Beauty from Herath and that is his fourth wicket for Herath. This was pitched up on off, spins and bounces across Bracewell, he was pressing forward in defence, ends up jabbing at that, gets a thick outside edge that is well held by Mahela at 1st slip. Doug Bracewell c Mahela Jayawardene b Herath 12(25) [4s-1]

Herath to Doug Bracewell, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

68.1

Herath to Doug Bracewell, no run, tossed up on a length around off, Bracewell gets forward in defence

67.6

Randiv to van Wyk, no run, tossed up outside off, Wyk gets across and sweeps it straight at short leg

67.5

Randiv to Doug Bracewell, 1 run, the off-break from Randiv, Bracewell pushes at that and gets a thick edge behind point

67.4

Randiv to van Wyk, 1 run, quicker and on the leg stump line, nudged behind square for a single

67.3

Randiv to van Wyk, no run, Randiv flights this one , hurries through to Wyk, he looks to flick and misses, the ball lobs off his pads

67.2

Randiv to Doug Bracewell, 1 run, Randiv gives this one more air, worked behind square for an easy single

67.1

Randiv to Doug Bracewell, no run, tossed up from round the wicket, Bracewell shimmies down the track and clips it to short mid-wicket

Randiv to Doug Bracewell, 1 run, Randiv gives this one more air, nudged in front of square for a single

61.1

Randiv to van Wyk, 1 run, flatter and spinning onto the pads, clipped behind square for a single

60.6

Herath to Doug Bracewell, no run, Herath drifts this one on off, Bracewell gets right forward and blocks

60.5

Herath to Doug Bracewell, no run, Herath gives this one more air, pushed back to the bowler

60.4

Herath to Doug Bracewell, no run, tossed up on off, Bracewell gets forward in defence

Welcome back..

Sri Lanka's session. They kept plugging away and deserved all the applause. Three wickets fell in that session, all to Herath. New Zealand are now down to their tail, Sri Lanka might well fancy a bat today. Join us in 20 minutes.

60.3

Herath to Flynn, out Caught by Prasanna Jayawardene!! Flynn falls on the stroke of tea, this was an ordinary ball that has got Herath his third wicket, this was short and wide outside off, Flynn makes room and looks to cut, gets a thick bottom edge that is well held by Prasanna. Flynn is frustrated with himself, he fought extremely hard but can't get the big one. Flynn c Prasanna Jayawardene b Herath 53(152) [4s-7]

Herath to Flynn, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

60.2

Herath to Flynn, no run, tossed up on off, Flynn gets across and defends it solidly

60.1

Herath to Flynn, no run, pushed through on off, Flynn gets back in defence

59.6

Randiv to van Wyk, no run, flighted on off, Wyk gets well forward in defence

59.5

Randiv to Flynn, 1 run, Randiv drifts one on the pads, tucked away behind square for a single

59.4

Randiv to Flynn, no run, pushed through on middle, Flynn looks to work it towards the onside and takes it high on the pads

59.3

Randiv to Flynn, no run, tossed up on off and spins away, left alone

59.2

Randiv to Flynn, no run, Randiv gives this one more air and looks to tempt Flynn into the drive, he resists and lets it go

59.1

Randiv to Flynn, no run, flighted and on off, Flynn gets forward in defence

Randiv to Flynn, 2 runs, fifty for Flynn , this was short and outside off, Flynn looks to cut and gets a top edge past short third man, the batsmen get two as Flynn raises his bat

55.1

Randiv to Flynn, no run, tossed up on off, Flynn gets across in defence

54.6

Herath to van Wyk, no run, flighted outside off and spinning away, left alone

54.5

Herath to van Wyk, no run, tossed up on off, Wyk gets well forward in defence

54.4

Herath to van Wyk, FOUR, cheeky from Wyk, gets well across to a flighted delivery and paddles it very fine, the ball races away to the fence in a hurry

54.3

Herath to van Wyk, no run, Herath drifts his first ball well outside leg, Wyk looks to nudge it round the corner and misses

Kruger van Wyk, right handed bat, comes to the crease

54.2

Herath to Franklin, out Lbw!! New Zealand have lost half their side, Franklin was very defensive and pays the price for it. This was tossed up on middle and spins back in slightly, Franklin gets his frontfoot across and fails to get his bat in front of it, the ball hits his pads just below the knee roll. It was going on to hit middle and leg, umpire Llong takes a good and hard look, sends him back on his way. Franklin lbw b Herath 3(43)

Herath to Franklin, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

54.1

Herath to Flynn, 1 run, flatter and on the pads, clipped behind square for a single

53.6

Randiv to Flynn, 1 run, and as on cue, Randiv drops this one short and wide outside off, Flynn cuts it square on the off-side, there is protection in the deep, just a single

cover moves up to silly point

53.5

Randiv to Flynn, no run, Randiv gives this one more air and on off, Flynn gets forward in defence

53.4

Randiv to Flynn, no run, nicely bowled by Randiv, tosses this one just outside off and goes on with the arm, Flynn was playing for the spin and is beaten

53.3

Randiv to Flynn, no run, tossed up outside off and spinning away, left alone

53.2

Randiv to Flynn, no run, tossed up on off, Flynn shuffles across and defends it, Randiv clipped the stumps at the bowler's end as he was about to complete his delivery stride

53.1

Randiv to Flynn, no run, Randiv gives this one more air, Flynn gets forward in defence

52.6

Herath to Franklin, no run, tossed up outside off, Franklin gets well forward in defence

52.5

Herath to Flynn, 1 run, Herath drifts one on the pads, nudged behind square for a single

52.4

Herath to Flynn, no run, Herath gives this one more air, Flynn lunges forward in defence

52.3

Herath to Flynn, no run, tossed up on off, Flynn gets back and defends it

52.2

Herath to Flynn, no run, flatter and outside off, pushed back towards the bowler

52.1

Herath to Flynn, no run, tossed up outside off, Flynn gets well forward in defence

Rangana Herath [15.0-2-30-1] is back into the attack

51.6

Randiv to Franklin, no run, tossed up outside off and spinning away, left alone

a slip, a gully and a FSL in place

51.5

Randiv to Franklin, no run, tossed up on off, Franklin gets forward in defence

51.4

Randiv to Flynn, 1 run, quicker and on the pads, worked wide of mid on for a single

51.3

Randiv to Flynn, no run, more air from Randiv, Flynn lunges forward in defence

51.2

Randiv to Flynn, no run, tossed up on off, Flynn gets forward and smothers the spin

51.1

Randiv to Flynn, no run, tossed up outside off and spinning away, draws Flynn into the defensive push before drifting away, lovely line from Randiv

50.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Franklin, no run, on a length outside off and holding its line, left alone

50.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Franklin, no run, Kula comes from wide off the crease and gtes this one to angle back in, Franklin covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

50.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Franklin, no ball, Kula bangs this one short but has overstepped in the process, Franklin ducks under it

50.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Franklin, no run, on a length outside off and holding its line, Franklin gets forward in defence

50.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Franklin, no run, Kula gets this one to nip back in, Franklin plays with a straight bat towards mid-on

50.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Franklin, no run, Kula comes from round the wicket and gets this one to hold its line outside the line of off-stump, left alone

50.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Flynn, 1 run, on a length just outside off, eased square on the off-side for a single

49.6

Randiv to Franklin, no run, tossed up outside off and spinning away, Franklin is happy to let it go by

49.5

Randiv to Franklin, no run, this one is pitched well outside off and spins away, easy leave for Franklin

49.4

Randiv to Franklin, no run, more flight from Randiv, but the line is well outside off, does not make the batsman play

49.3

Randiv to Franklin, no run, tossed up outside off and spinning across Franklin, he is happy to let it go

49.2

Randiv to Franklin, no run, flighted delivery outside off and spinning away, left alone

49.1

Randiv to Franklin, no run, flatter and on the pads, tucked straight to short leg

48.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Flynn, no run, full and on off, Flynn gets well forward in defence

48.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Franklin, 1 run, short and on the stumps, Franklin pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single

48.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Franklin, no run, short of a length on off, Franklin stands tall and defends it

48.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Flynn, 1 run, fuller length delivery outside off, Flynn drives it wide of mid-off and calls for an quick single, the fielder fumbles and the run is completed with ease

48.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Flynn, no run, short of a length delivery outside off and angling away slightly, Flynn has a nervy poke at that and misses

48.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Flynn, no run, full ball outside off, Flynn drives it with a straight bat towards mid-off

47.6

Randiv to Franklin, no run, more flight from Randiv, Franklin plants his front foot forward in defence

47.5

Randiv to Franklin, no run, Randiv slows this one down, Franklin gets down the ground and blocks

47.4

Randiv to Franklin, no run, tossed up on off, Franklin gets forward in defence

47.3

Randiv to Franklin, no run, loud shout for LBW, but the ball was drifting down the leg stump, replays suggest an inside edge as well, Franklin was poking at one that straightened after pitching

47.2

Randiv to Franklin, no run, floated on the pads, Franklin lets it him it as he misses his push

47.1

Randiv to Flynn, 1 run, tossed up on off, Flynn nudges it behind square for a single

Suraj Randiv [6.0-0-25-0] is back into the attack

46.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Franklin, no run, once again Kula slants one across the left hander, left alone

46.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Franklin, no run, full and outside off, Franklin covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

Nuwan Kulasekara to Flynn, no run, good length delivery outside off and angling away, another easy leave for the batsman

44.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Flynn, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, left alone

44.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Flynn, no run, good length delivery on off, Flynn gets well forward in defence

44.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Flynn, no run, on a length outside off and holding its line, Flynn tucks it towards 3rd slip

Nuwan Kulasekara [8.0-3-26-1] is back into the attack

43.6

Herath to Franklin, no run, flighted and outside off, Franklin gets back and turns it towards mid-wicket

43.5

Herath to Flynn, 1 run, quicker and outside off, Flynn pushes it towards short third man, Franklin calls for a quick single, Prasanna deflects the throw onto the stumps, the 3rd umpire has a look but Franklin was well in

43.4

Herath to Flynn, no run, Herath gives this one more air, turned towards short mid-wicket

43.3

Herath to Flynn, no run, pushed through on off, Flynn gets back in defence

43.2

Herath to Flynn, no run, flighted on off, Flynn gets forward in defence

43.1

Herath to Flynn, no run, tossed up outside off and spinning back in, Flynn gets back in defence

42.6

Eranga to Franklin, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Franklin gets forward in defence

42.5

Eranga to Franklin, no run, full and on the stumps, Franklin gets across and drives it towards mid-on

42.4

Eranga to Franklin, no run, full ball outside off and shaping away, left alone

42.3

Eranga to Franklin, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and angling away, easily left by Franklin

42.2

Eranga to Franklin, no run, on a length outside off and shaping away, Franklin gets right behind the line in defence

42.1

Eranga to Franklin, no run, short of a length ball outside off and angling away, left alone

41.6

Herath to Franklin, 1 run, Franklin is off the mark, gets forward to a well tossed up ball and pushes it towards long on, ends a fine over from Herath

41.5

Herath to Franklin, no run, stifled shout for LBW, but Franklin was well forward as he took it on his pads

41.4

Herath to Franklin, no run, flighted delivery on off, Franklin gets well forward in defence

41.3

Herath to Franklin, no run, loud shout for LBW, but the impact was just outside the off stump and Franklin was playing a shot, this was pitched well outside off and spins back in, Franklin was playing from the crease and missed it

James Franklin, left handed bat, comes to the crease

41.2

Herath to Brendon McCullum, out Bowled!! Herath has his man. Exceptional bowling from the spinner, this was pitched on middle, draws McCullum forward, sneaks past the outside edge and goes on to hit the top of off-stump. McCullum looks bewildered but has to depart, Sri Lanka needed that wicket badly. McCullum gets a start, but fails to carry on to a big score. The ball was slightly quicker as well. Brendon McCullum b Herath 68(125) [4s-8 6s-2]

Herath to Brendon McCullum, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

41.1

Herath to Brendon McCullum, SIX, McCullum goes big and over long on, this was well tossed up on off, McCullum gets forward and drills it back over the bowler's head, sails all the way for a massive six

40.6

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, full and on the pads, McCullum will keep the strike with a clip to deep square leg

40.5

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, pitched up by Eranga, McCullum prods forward in defence

40.4

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, short of good length outside off and holding its line, left alone

40.3

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, FOUR, fab shot, Eranga drifts this one on the pads, McCullum whips it powerfully behind square, easily beats Mathews getting across from long leg

40.2

Eranga to Flynn, 1 run, full and outside off, Flynn drives with an open face and gets a single to deep backward point

40.1

Eranga to Flynn, no run, short of a length delivery angling away from outside off, left alone

39.6

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, pushed through by Herath, McCullum gets a big stride forward in defence

39.5

Herath to Flynn, 1 run, Herath gives this one more air and drifts one on the pads, clipped towards deep mid-wicket for a single

39.4

Herath to Flynn, no run, flighted delivery on off, Flynn gets well forward and smothers the spin

39.3

Herath to Flynn, no run, loud shout for LBW, this one pitched ooand spun back in sharply, Flynn was looking to work it towards the onside and gets struck high on the thigh

39.2

Herath to Flynn, no run, pushed through with the angle, Flynn gets back in defence

39.1

Herath to Flynn, no run, tossed up outside off, Flynn drives it towards backward point

38.6

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, on a length just outside off and holding its line, McCullum gets right behind in defence

38.5

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, full ball on middle and angling back in, tucked towards short square

38.4

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, definite signs of some reverse swing for Eranga, gets this one to swing back in sharply, McCullum gets across and defends it towards mid-on

38.3

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, loud shout for LBW, but umpire Llong says no, this one nipped back in sharply, McCullum was stuck in his crease as he looked to defend, gets hit high on the pads, the impact also seemed to be just outside the line of off-stump

38.2

Eranga to Flynn, 1 run, once again on the pads, tucked behind square for a single

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, this one is given more air, McCullum goes back and defends it with a straight bat

37.5

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, flatter and on middle, McCullum gets back and punches it to mid-on

37.4

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, tossed up on off, McCullum gets forward and smothers the spin

37.3

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, this is much better bowling from Herath, floats this one slower and wider outside off, makes McCullum reach out, he manages to push it towards point

37.2

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, Herath drifts this one on the middle, McCullum gets an inside edge towards FSL

37.1

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, tossed up on the middle, driven towards mid-on

36.6

Eranga to Flynn, no run, pitched up by Eranga, Flynn gets well forward in defence

36.5

Eranga to Flynn, FOUR, Sri Lanka have not been able to put six consistent balls, this was fractionally short and on the hips, Flynn swivels across and pulls it in front of square, the man in the deep is very square, another boundary for Flynn

36.4

Eranga to Flynn, no run, on a length just outside off and holding its line, Flynn gets across and blocks

36.3

Eranga to Flynn, no run, short of a length delivery on off, Flynn presses forward in defence

36.2

Eranga to Flynn, no run, that one zipped off the surface, slanted across with a scrambled seam, Flynn lets it go, Prasanna takes it at chest high level

36.1

Eranga to Flynn, no run, on a length around middle, tucked towards mid-wicket

35.6

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, tossed up on off, McCullum goes back and defends it solidly

35.5

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, floated outside off, pushed back to the bowler

35.4

Herath to Brendon McCullum, 2 runs, Herath drops this one short, allows McCullum to go back and whip it wide of mid-wicket for a brace, Mahela does not look impressed

35.3

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, tossed up on off, McCullum gets forward and smothers the spin

35.2

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, flatter and on middle, McCullum turns it straight to FSL

35.1

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, flighted delivery on off, McCullum lunges forward in defence, gets a thick inside edge that drops just short of forward short leg, close call for McCullum

34.6

Eranga to Flynn, no run, short of a length delivery on off, pushed back towards the bowler

34.5

Eranga to Flynn, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Flynn gets his bat and pad in defence

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, Eranga drifts this one on the pads, tucked behind square for a single

34.2

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, loud shout for LBW, this one shaped back in slightly from outside off, McCullum gets well outside the line of off-stump as he offers no shot, the ball clipped the flap of the pads, was not doing enough to go on to hit the stumps

34.1

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, FOUR, lovely shot, loosener from Eranga, full and outside off, McCullum leans forward and crashes a drive past cover, no need to run for those

Shaminda Eranga [8.0-3-22-2] is back into the attack

33.6

Herath to Flynn, no run, on a line just on off, Flynn steps forward and blocks

33.5

Herath to Flynn, no run, tossed up on off, Flynn gets well forward and blocks

33.4

Herath to Flynn, 2 runs, Herath drops this one very short, Flynn rocks back and pulls it wide of mid-wicket,did not time it well enough, settles for a couple

33.3

Herath to Flynn, no run, flighted on middle, Flynn gets well forward in defence

33.2

Herath to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, fifty for McCullum, gets it with a firm clip towards mid-wicket, this has been a fine innings so far, full of grit and patience

33.1

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, pushed through on the pads, McCullum gets back and turns it towards the onside

32.6

Randiv to Flynn, no run, Randiv gives this one a bit of air, Flynn is solidly behind it in defence

32.5

Randiv to Flynn, no run, Randiv drifts this one on off, Flynn gets back in defence

32.4

Randiv to Flynn, no run, flighted on a off-stump line, Flynn gets forward and smothers the spin

32.3

Randiv to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, tossed up on the pads, clipped towards mid-wicket for an easy single, brings up New Zealand's 100

32.2

Randiv to Brendon McCullum, no run, Randiv gives this one more air, McCullum lunges forward and pushes it towards point

32.1

Randiv to Brendon McCullum, no run, tossed up on off, McCullum gets across in defence

31.6

Herath to Flynn, no run, Herath floats this one outside off, Flynn stays back and pushes it towards the off-side

31.5

Herath to Flynn, no run, flighted on the off-stump line, punched towards short mid-wicket

31.4

Herath to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, Herath gives this one more air, punched towards long off for a single

31.3

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, tossed up on off, McCullum gets well forward and blocks

31.2

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, flighted on middle, McCullum gets well back in defence

31.1

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, quicker and drifting into McCullum, he looks to work it towards the onside, gets a soft leading edge back towards the bowler

30.6

Randiv to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, Randiv drifts one on the pads, nudged away behind square for a single

30.5

Randiv to Brendon McCullum, no run, full and outside off, McCullum gets forward in defence

30.4

Randiv to Brendon McCullum, SIX, Randiv has been very short after lunch, McCullum rocks back and pulls it over square leg, the ball has enough power to clear the ropes on the full

30.3

Randiv to Flynn, 1 run, flighted delivery outside off, Flynn rolls his wrists and sweeps, deflects off the man at short leg

30.2

Randiv to Flynn, no run, slightly short and outside off, Flynn cuts it straight to the fielder at point

30.1

Randiv to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, tossed up on the pads, McCullum clips it in front of square for a single, brings up the 50 run stand

29.6

Herath to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, flatter and on the stumps, McCullum nudges it in front of mid-wicket and calls for a quick single, Flynn is late to respond but gets home with ease

29.5

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, Herath drifts this one back into McCullum, he lunges forward in defence

29.4

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, nicely tossed up by Herath, McCullum gets a big stride forward in defence

29.3

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, pushed through on the leg stump line, McCullum gets back and nudges it towards the onside

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, pitched up by Herath, driven back to the bowler

28.6

Randiv to Flynn, no run, full and shaping away from outside off, Flynn covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

28.5

Randiv to Flynn, no run, tossed up on off and spinning away, left alone

28.4

Randiv to Flynn, FOUR, back to back boundaries for Flynn, rank long hop from Randiv, Flynn rocks back and cuts it past cover for a boundary

28.3

Randiv to Flynn, FOUR, nicely done by Flynn, this was well tossed up and drifting on the pads, Flynn gets inside the line, rolls his wrists and sweeps it very fine for a boundary

28.2

Randiv to Flynn, no run, tossed up on middle, Flynn gets well forward in defence

28.1

Randiv to Flynn, no run, spin for Randiv, flights this one on off and gets it to spin follows, Flynn almost follows it through to the keeper

Welcome back..

Lunch on Day 1. New Zealand have recovered slightly after the three early blows inflicted on them. McCullum has been solid while Flynn has looked impressive. Eranga celebrated his comeback with two wickets in an over while Kulasekara sent back Ross Taylor. New Zealand will hope for this pair to hold steady, Herath and Randiv procured some spin and the pitch should assist them further as the Test progresses. Join us in 40 minutes time..

27.6

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, tossed up on off and spinning away, McCullum gets back in defence

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, Herath gives this one more air, McCullum goes back and defends it towards the onside

27.3

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, flighted on off and spins across him, McCullum gets behind and defends it

27.3

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, flighted on off and spins across him, McCullum gets behind and defends it

27.2

Herath to Flynn, 1 run, pushed through by Herath, Flynn tucks it behind square for a single

27.1

Herath to Flynn, no run, tossed up on off, Flynn gets forward in defence

26.6

Randiv to Brendon McCullum, no run, Randiv floats this one on off, McCullum gets big, is slightly surprised by the bounce, does well to drop it down

26.5

Randiv to Brendon McCullum, no run, tossed up on off, pushed back to the bowler

26.4

Randiv to Brendon McCullum, FOUR, McCullum has been very good against the spinners, shortens the length by making use of the depth of the crease and pulls it in front of square, bisects the two men in the deep and races away to the fence

26.3

Randiv to Brendon McCullum, no run, tossed up on off and spinning back in, McCullum gets across and defends it

26.2

Randiv to Flynn, 1 run, full and on middle, Flynn rolls his wrists and sweeps it behind square for a single

26.1

Randiv to Flynn, no run, tossed up on the leg stump line, Flynn gets forward and defends it

25.6

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, flighted on the middle, McCullum goes deep into his crease and pushes it back towards the bowler

25.5

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, nicely bowled by Herath, tosses this one on middle and gets it to spin slightly, McCullum gets back and defends it

25.4

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, quicker and drifting onto the pads, McCullum looks to flick and misses

25.4

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, quicker and drifting onto the pads, McCullum looks to flick and misses

25.3

Herath to Flynn, 1 run, Herath tosses this one outside off and gets it to spin back in, Flynn makes roomn and punches it towards mid-off, calls for a quick single, gets it with ease

25.2

Herath to Flynn, no run, Herath drifts this one on off, Flynn gets forward in defence

25.1

Herath to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, flighted delivery on off, punched to long on for an easy single

24.6

Randiv to Flynn, no run, pushed through quicker and on off, Flynn gets right behind the line and defends

24.5

Randiv to Flynn, no run, Randiv bowls this one fuller and just outside off, Flynn stays back and defends it towards the off-side

24.4

Randiv to Flynn, no run, flighted on off, Flynn prods forward and smothers the spin

24.3

Randiv to Flynn, no run, Randiv gives this one more air, Flynn gets a good stride forward in defence

Nuwan Kulasekara to Flynn, no run, tad fuller and outside off, Flynn gets well forward and defends it towards cover point

18.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Flynn, no run, short of a length delivery outside off, punched towards mid-off

18.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Flynn, no run, good length delivery on off, Flynn gets across in defence

Nuwan Kulasekara [6.0-2-22-1] is back into the attack

17.6

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, more flight from Herath, McCullum gets a big stride forward in defence

17.5

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, Herath gives this one more air, McCullum gets well forward in defence

17.4

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, tossed up on middle, McCullum gets well forward in defence

17.3

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, flatter and on the pads, McCullum turns it towards the onside

17.2

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, spin for Herath, this one pitches on off, grips and turns across McCullum, he was left groping in the dark, Prasanna whips the bails off, but McCullum was well in

17.1

Herath to Brendon McCullum, no run, flighted delivery on the leg stump line, McCullum gets back in defence

Rangana Herath, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

First sight of spin, Herath is the man

16.6

Mathews to Flynn, no run, on a good length outside off and holding its line, Flynn gets well forward in defence

16.5

Mathews to Flynn, no run, pitches on middle and drifts across Flynn, he gets across in defence

16.4

Mathews to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, on a length around middle worked wide of mid-on for a quick single

16.3

Mathews to Brendon McCullum, no run, the slower ball from Mathews, McCullum gets a good stride forward in defence

16.2

Mathews to Brendon McCullum, no run, full and outside off, McCullum gets well forward in defence

16.1

Mathews to Brendon McCullum, no run, short of a length on off, McCullum watches it all along and defends it with a straight bat

15.6

Eranga to Flynn, no run, good length delivery outside off and angling away, left alone

15.5

Eranga to Flynn, no run, full and outside off, in the driving zone for Flynn, he gets it off the middle of his bat but straight to the man at cover

15.4

Eranga to Flynn, no run, full ball on off, Flynn gets a good stride forward in defence

15.3

Eranga to Flynn, no run, Flynn is looking very solid here, gets right back to a full ball and defends it back towards the bowler

15.2

Eranga to Flynn, no run, this is full and on the off-stump line, Flynn gets right behind the line in defence

15.1

Eranga to Flynn, no run, full and holding its line outside off, Flynn gets forward and drives it towards cover

14.6

Mathews to Brendon McCullum, no run, good length delivery on the pads, McCullum gets across and defends it towards the onside

14.5

Mathews to Flynn, 1 run, on a length around off and nipping back in, tucked wide of mid-wicket for a single

14.4

Mathews to Flynn, no run, Mathews comes from round the wicket and shortens his length on off, pushed back to the bowler

14.3

Mathews to Flynn, FOUR, fab shot, Mathews drags this one very short, Flynn spots the length early, swivels back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary. He is looking very composed in his innings so far

14.2

Mathews to Flynn, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Flynn covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

14.1

Mathews to Flynn, no run, full and angling away from outside off, easy leave for the batsman

13.6

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, on a length and just outside the line of off-stump, McCullum presses across and defends it towards cover point

13.5

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, Eranga shortens his length outside off, punched back to the bowler

13.4

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, short and angling well outside leg, McCullum ducks underneath and lets it go

13.3

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, full and holding its line outside off, left alone

13.2

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, McCullum gives an impression that this one stayed a tad low, movement back in after pitching, McCullum is hurried into a defensive push

13.1

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, short of a length delivery outside off, McCullum gets across and jabs it towards the off-side

12.6

Mathews to Flynn, no run, good return from Mathews, pitches this one fuller and just outside off, shapes away a tad and nibbles past the outside edge of Flynn

12.5

Mathews to Flynn, FOUR, convincing shot from Flynn, this was short and wide outside off, Flynn rocks back and cuts it square on the off-side to the left of point for a boundary

12.4

Mathews to Flynn, no run, full and angling across the left hander, he watches it sail through to the keeper

12.3

Mathews to Flynn, no run, short bumper from Mathews, but the line is well outside off, Flynn is happy to let it go

12.2

Mathews to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, Mathews shortens his length on off and gets it to hold its line, punched wide of mid-on for a single

12.1

Mathews to Brendon McCullum, no run, full and on off, McCullum gets well forward and defends it towards the onside

Angelo Mathews, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Drinks are on the field now. Good morning session for Sri Lanka, they were asked to field first and have responded with the wickets of Guptill, Williiamson and Taylor. New Zealand need to rebuild.

11.6

Eranga to Flynn, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and angling away, left alone

11.6

Eranga to Flynn, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and angling away, left alone

11.5

Eranga to Flynn, no run, full and outside off, looking to tempt Flynn into the drive, he is happy to let it go

11.4

Eranga to Flynn, no run, short of a length delivery on off, Flynn stays right behind the line and defends it solidly

11.3

Eranga to Flynn, no run, this is fuller and angling away from the off-stump, Flynn covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

11.2

Eranga to Flynn, no run, lovely response from Eranga, pitches on off and gets it to hold its line, Flynn pushes at that and is beaten, lucky not have got an edge on that

11.1

Eranga to Flynn, FOUR, full and outside off, Flynn bends his knees, looks to play the cover drive, ends up slicing it off the face of the bat, gets it behind point and races away to the fence

Nuwan Kulasekara to Ross Taylor, out Bowled!! Another one bites the dust and New Zealand are in trouble. This was pitched up and nips back in slightly, Taylor pushed away from his body, gets a thick inside edge that rattles the stumps. Poor shot from the skipper as he wanders off, New Zealand are making a mess of a good toss to win. The off-stump tumbled out, not a good sight for any batsman. Ross Taylor b Nuwan Kulasekara 9(8) [4s-1]

Nuwan Kulasekara to Ross Taylor, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

8.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Ross Taylor, no run, good length delivery on off, Taylor gets well forward in defence

7.6

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, the slower off-cutter from Eranga, McCullum lunges forward, gets well outside the line of off, defends it back towards the bowler

7.5

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, McCullum goes for the cover drive, gets a thick inside edge back towards the bowler

7.4

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, full and slanting back in, McCullum gets across and clips it towards mid-wicket

7.3

Eranga to Ross Taylor, 1 run, short of a length ball on off, Taylor dabs it wide of cover and calls for a quick single, the fielder makes a direct hit at the bowler's end but Taylor was well in

7.2

Eranga to Ross Taylor, FOUR, edged and four, Taylor pushes at one with soft hands, gets a thick outside edge that goes all along the ground and in the gap between slips and gully

7.1

Eranga to Ross Taylor, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, left alone

6.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Brendon McCullum, 2 runs, nicely done by McCullum, this was short and outside off, McCullum stays back and punches in the gap between cover and point, the batsmen settle for a couple

6.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Brendon McCullum, no run, full and just outside off, McCullum moves across and gets a thick inside edge onto the pads, Ross Taylor wanted a single but is sent back

6.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Brendon McCullum, no run, full and well outside off, McCullum leans forward and works it towards short square leg

6.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Brendon McCullum, no run, on a length outside off and holding its line, left alone

Nuwan Kulasekara to Ross Taylor, 1 run, full and nipping bcak in, Taylor walks across and gets an inside edge behind square for a single

5.6

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, on a length around middle, McCullum gets across and defends it solidly

5.5

Eranga to Ross Taylor, 3 runs, too straight from Eranga, Taylor gets across and clips it past square leg, the fielder at square leg gives chase and keeps the batsmen down to three runs

5.4

Eranga to Ross Taylor, no run, full and nipping back in slightly, Taylor moves across, covers the line and defends it solidly

Ross Taylor, right handed bat, comes to the crease

5.3

Eranga to Williamson, out Caught by Paranavitana!! Eranga strikes for a second time. This was pitched up on a length just outside off and held its line, Williamson has feel for that, gets a thick edge that goes to the left of Paranavithana at 1st slip. He dives across, juggles it for the first time before holding onto it on the rebound. New Zealand lose two after a good start. Williamson c Paranavitana b Eranga 0(2)

Eranga to Williamson, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

5.2

Eranga to Williamson, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line, left alone

Kane Williamson, right handed bat, comes to the crease

5.1

Eranga to Guptill, out Caught by Mathews!! Eranga strikes the first blow for Sri Lanka. This was pitched up on a good length, drew Guptill into the drive before nipping away slightly, Guptill went hard at the drive, gets a thick edge that is well snapped up by Mathews moving to his right. Guptill looked edgy and has perished now. Guptill c Mathews b Eranga 11(16) [4s-2]

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, 3 runs, too straight from Kula, Guptill gets across and tucks it wide of square leg, superb timing on that from Guptill, the ball races away towards the fence, Sangakkara gives a good chase and hauls the ball back in, the batsmen settle for three runs

4.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, full and a hint of swing back into Guptill, he looks to drive, gets a thick inside edge back towards the bowler

4.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, full ball outside off, McCullum gets well forward and pushes it wide of cover for a single

4.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Brendon McCullum, 2 runs, too straight from Kula, McCullum gets inside the line and clips it behind square for a brace

4.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, leg byes, 1 run, this one drifts back in sharply from middle, Guptill looks to flick and misses, the ball goes off the pads, Prasanna does well to get some hand on that, saves some runs for his team

3.6

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, McCullum does not need to play those, he lets it go

3.5

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, this is poor from Eranga, he has three men in the slip cordon and ends up hurling this one miles outside off, left alone

three slips for Eranga

3.4

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, length ball on the pads, McCullum gets inside the line and tucks it towards mid-wicket

3.3

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, better from Eranga, pitches this one on a good length outside off and gets it to hold its line, left alone

3.2

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, FOUR, this is poor bowling from Eranga, drifts this one well outside leg, all McCullum has to do is to get some bat on that, he does so and sends the ball scurrying to the fine leg fence

3.1

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, FOUR, cracking shot, too short from Eranga, McCullum rocks back and cuts it square on the off-side, no need to run for those, the ball races away to the fence in a hurry

2.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, FOUR, streaky but four, Nuwan Kulasekara makes Guptill go for the drive with one that nips away after pitching, Guptill went hard, gets a thick edge that goes all along the ground and in between the gap between slips and gully

2.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, this one nips back in slightly from off, beats Guptill for pace and raps him high on the thigh guard

2.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, FOUR, fine shot from Guptill, this was overpitched by Kula as he looks for swing, Guptill goes for the drive, opens the face of the bat slightly and gets it squarer past point, the ball races away to the fence in a jiffy

2.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, on a length just outside off and holding its line, Guptill gets across and defends it solidly

2.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, short of a length delivery outside off and shaping away, left alone

2.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, loud shout for LBW, but the angle was taking the ball well down the leg side, Guptill gets across and looks to flick, the ball nips back in sharply and raps him low on the pads in front of leg

1.6

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, McCullum covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

1.5

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, on a length just outside off, McCullum gets across and punches it towards cover point

1.4

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, stifled shout for LBW, this one nips back in slightly, McCullum was expecting the ball to shape away, gets well outside the line as he shoulders arms, the ball clips the pads on the way to the keeper

1.3

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, Eranga errs one again on the pads, McCullum turns it towards the onside

1.2

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, no run, Eranga drifts this one on the pads, McCullum looks to flick it towards the onside and misses, the ball rolls off the thigh pad

1.1

Eranga to Brendon McCullum, 2 runs, gentle delivery first up from Eranga, this one is short and outside off, McCullum rocks back and cuts it square on the off-side, McCullum is off the mark with a couple

0.6

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, this one is pitched on a god length and shapes away, Guptill watches it sail through to the keeper

0.5

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, not much pace or bounce on this surface, this one is full and holds its line, Guptill covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go. The ball hardly carries through to Prasanna

0.4

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, full and holding its line just outside off, Guptill gets a good stride forward and defends it solidly

Two slips and a gully in place for Nuwan

0.3

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, full and on the stumps, Guptill gets across and defends it towards mid-on

0.2

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, on a length outside off and shaping back in, Guptill gets across in defence and pushes it towards cover point

0.1

Nuwan Kulasekara to Guptill, no run, a loosener from Nuwan Kulasekara, full and nipping away slightly from off, Guptill is happy to let it go

Guptill and Brendon McCullum are at the crease. Guptill is on strike. Nuwan Kulasekara will open the attack

Two changes for Sri Lanka. Dimuth Karunaratne is in as expected, Shaminda Eranga has been preferred ahead of Chanaka Walegedera.

New Zealand have won the toss and elected to bat

Ross Taylor has said that his team will look to be positive as they seek to surprise the hosts. All eyes will be on the Galle pitch. It was termed unsatisfactory by the ICC pitch inspection committee after Sri Lanka prepared a spin friendly surface against Australia. Will be see a better surface? Toss and team updates in a short while.

Let me start with some team news. Sri lanka will miss Tillakaratne Dilshan, who is yet to recover from the back injury he sustained during the ODI series. That will mean that Dimuth Karunaratne, the left handed batsman will make his Test debut. New Zealand will welcome back Martin Guptill who was rested for the ODI and T20 leg of the tour.

It is the time for whites to take over from the coloured clothing. Sri Lanka and New Zealand are up against each other in the first of the two Test matches. Galle, the usual series opener for Sri Lanka will host the first Test.

Preview:

Unbeaten Sri Lanka will look to extend their winning run against New Zealand in the two Test series starting at Galle. Sri Lanka come into this game having won the ODI series 3-0, with two matches being washed out. All the ODIs were rain-affected affairs and the hosts will be hoping for lesser rain interruptions during the Test series.

Sri Lanka:

The hosts will be hoping to make light of Tillakaratne Dilshan's absence when they take on New Zealand at Galle. The opener was ruled out of the match after failing to recover from a back injury which he picked up during the preceding ODI series. While Dilshan's unavailability is a big blow for the Sri Lanka, they do have quality batsmen to make up for his absence. Tharanga Paranavitana has performed well for his country as a opener and is likely to have uncapped Dimuth Karunaratne as his partner for this game. With the ever reliable Kumar Sangakkara at number three and classy Mahela Jayawaedene at four, Sri Lanka have the most experienced players occupying two important positions. Thilan Samaraweera, Angelo Mathews and Prasanna Jayawardene are also talented batsmen who have the ability to score big runs. Overall, Sri Lanka has a balanced batting unit which has been performing well at home for a while now and skipper Jayawardene will be hoping that it continues.

Sri Lanka may not have the same kind of quality in the bowling attack that it used to have when Lasith Malinga and Muttiah Muralitharan were playing Test cricket. But they do have capable seamers in Nuwan Kulasekara, Chanaka Welegedara and Shaminda Eranga while Rangana Herath and Suraj Randiv have been performing well as spinners. While the Lankan bowlers are expected to get the better of the opposition in home conditions but Jayawardene will be hoping that they do not take things for granted and be disciplined in their approach.

New Zealand:

Despite losing the ODI series, the Kiwis did come up with some good shows and they will be hoping that it reflects in their performance in the opening Test. Martin Guptill, who was rested for the ODIs, is back to boost the side. He along with Brendon McCullum are key players at the top of the order and New Zealand will be banking on them to deliver good starts. Kane Williamson may not average all that well at the number three position. But there his no doubting his quality as a batsman and he along with Ross Taylor, have crucial roles to play. New Zealand have a talented batsman in Daniel Flynn who cimes in at 5 while they are likely to go in with all-rounder James Franklin at 6 followed by wicket-keeper Kruger van Wyk. The lower middle-order is slightly inexperienced but skipper Taylor will be hoping that they as well as the rest of the batters come up with a resolute performance against the Lankan bowlers.

New Zealand's seam bowling department has no shortage of talent with the likes of Doug Bracewell and Tim Southee. Chris Martin is an experienced campaigner, and having played earlier in Sri Lanka, he will have his bit to contribute if he he picked in the eleven. Trent Boult is the other choice that Taylor can opt for and he too has shown how effective he can be with the ball. New Zealand spin bowling attack is a slightly weak one in the absence of Daniel Vettori but Jeetan Patel has the ability to perform well, as he showed during the Test series against India earlier this year while New Zealand can also opt for a newbie leg-break bowler Todd Astle. While the conditions will be to the liking of the hosts, Taylor will be hoping for the Kiwi bowlers to gear up for it and deliver a solid performance.

Quotes:

The wicket will help spin bowlers only on the last two days and I hope it will be a good track for fast bowlers too: Mahela Jayawardene

We've got to focus on ourselves and score big totals and take 20 wickets. We'll more than likely go in with three quicks and one spinner: Ross Taylor